Commensal Bacteria: An Under-recognized Cause of Pneumonia

The Journal of Infectious Diseases 2026

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Authors: D. M. Musher, Prathit A. Kulkarni, Maria C Rodriguez-Barradas
DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiag053
Cited by: 1
References: 23

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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Infections and bacterial resistance

Publication details

Journal / source
The Journal of Infectious Diseases
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
233
Issue
4
Pages
e853–e856
Publication date
5 February 2026
Language
EN