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Original Research | Medicine | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 1595 - 1597 | India
Clinical Profile of Community-Acquired Pneumonia with Special Reference To CURB-65 Severity Scoring in Predicting Morbidity and Mortality: A Prospective Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Center in South India
Abstract: Background: community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in low resource healthcare settings. Early identification of patients with severe disease using validated scoring systems is essential for optimal triage and management. Objectives: To assess the clinical characteristics, microbiological pattern, and outcomes of adult patients with CAP and to evaluate the prognostic use of CURB-65 severity scoring in determining mortality and need for intensive care. Methods: This observational study including 60 adult patients diagnosed with CAP attending out-patient and in-patient services in the department of general medicine at RIMS, kadapa between January 2017 and January 2018. Demographic, clinical, radiological, and microbiological parameters were recorded. CURB-65 score was calculated at admission. The main outcome measure was mortality during hospitalization and additional outcomes were admission to intensive care and requirement for ventilatory support. Diagnostic performance metrics were calculated. Results: In a total of 60 adult patients Mean age was 38.08 ? 9.01 years; 71.6% were males. Fever and cough were present in 100% cases. Streptococcus pneumoniae (35%) was the most common isolate. Mortality was 5%. All deaths were seen in patients with CURB-65 score of 3. CURB-65 demonstrated 100% sensitivity and specificity for predicting mortality in this cohort. Conclusion: CURB-65 is a simple, practical, and reliable tool for early risk stratification in CAP. Routine implementation may improve triage decisions in resource-limited settings.
Keywords: Community acquired pneumonia, CURB-65 score, Risk stratification, Intensive care outcomes, Streptococcus pneumoniae
How to Cite?: Dr S Adil Basha, Dr Mohini Paipuru, "Clinical Profile of Community-Acquired Pneumonia with Special Reference To CURB-65 Severity Scoring in Predicting Morbidity and Mortality: A Prospective Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Center in South India", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1595-1597, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26424160429, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26424160429