Decreased CAP-related mortality (6.4% vs. 3.8%).
It was concluded that empiric therapy for all hospitalized
patients with CAP with a regimen that covers atypical pathogens
is supported by signifcant global presence of atypical pathogens
and better outcomes.5
In an Indian study conducted by Udwadia et al, the most
common atypical organism causing CAP were Chlamydia
pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.6 Following organisms
were identifed.