Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Doctors have changed treatment for Pope Francis' respiratory tract infection to tackle a "complex clinical situation," and he will remain in hospital for as long as necessary, the Vatican said on Monday.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday.
"The results of the tests carried out in recent days and today have demonstrated a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, which has led to a further modification of the therapy," said a brief statement.
"All tests conducted up to today are indicative of a complex clinical situation that will require an appropriate hospital stay," it said.
In an evening update, th...