Commensal Bacteria: An Under-recognized Cause of Pneumonia

Abstract An etiologic agent is not identified in many cases of community-acquired pneumonia. The so-called “normal respiratory flora” or “commensal bacteria” may be responsible for a substantial proportion of cases.

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The Journal of Infectious Diseases
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2026-02-05
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https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiag053
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Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
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Commensal Bacteria: An Under-recognized Cause of Pneumonia

D. M. Musher, Prathit A. Kulkarni, Maria C Rodriguez-Barradas
The Journal of Infectious Diseases
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
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Commensal Bacteria: An Under-recognized Cause of Pneumonia

D. M. Musher, Prathit A. Kulkarni, Maria C Rodriguez-Barradas
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Abstract An etiologic agent is not identified in many cases of community-acquired pneumonia. The so-called “normal respiratory flora” or “commensal bacteria” may be responsible for a substantial proportion of cases.

The Journal of Infectious Diseases
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (US), Baylor College of Medicine (US)
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Commensal Bacteria: An Under-recognized Cause of Pneumonia — D. M. Musher, Prathit A. Kulkarni, et al. · The Journal of Infectious Diseases (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS