METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING BACTEREMIA ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA

摘要

A method of diagnosing a disease associated with a genetic polymorphism in a FcgRII gene comprises determining the genotype of said FcgRII gene in an animal. The method can be used to identify predisposition or susceptibility to bacteremia in patients when they have CAP. Compositions for said diagnosis are provided. Methods of treatment of such patients are provided.