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What type of inflammation characterizes lobar pneumonia?
What type of inflammation characterizes lobar pneumonia?
Which causative organism is primarily associated with lobar pneumonia?
Which causative organism is primarily associated with lobar pneumonia?
How is the lesion in bronchopneumonia characterized?
How is the lesion in bronchopneumonia characterized?
In terms of pleura involvement, what is a key difference between lobar pneumonia and bronchopneumonia?
In terms of pleura involvement, what is a key difference between lobar pneumonia and bronchopneumonia?
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What is the typical course duration for bronchopneumonia compared to lobar pneumonia?
What is the typical course duration for bronchopneumonia compared to lobar pneumonia?
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Study Notes
Lobar Pneumonia vs. Bronchopneumonia
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Etiology:
- Lobar pneumonia is caused by only primary pneumococcal infection.
- Bronchopneumonia is caused by primary and secondary bacterial infections (Staph, Strept).
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Stages:
- Lobar pneumonia does not have stages.
- Bronchopneumonia has no stages.
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Lesion:
- Lobar pneumonia has a diffuse lesion that is not connected to bronchioles.
- Bronchopneumonia has a patchy lesion connected to bronchioles.
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Pus:
- Lobar pneumonia does not contain pus in the lesions.
- Bronchopneumonia pus is present in lesions and exudes on pressure.
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Fibrin:
- Lobar pneumonia has fibrin marked, diffuse.
- Bronchopneumonia has fibrin usually absent.
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Other cells:
- Lobar pneumonia has neutrophils, RBCs, and macrophages.
- Bronchopneumonia has pus cells, RBCs, and macrophages.
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Pleurisy:
- Lobar pneumonia can have pleurisy, although it's uncommon.
- Bronchopneumonia does not have pleurisy.
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Resolution:
- Lobar pneumonia resolution occurs in 7-9 days, ends by crisis.
- Bronchopneumonia resolution occurs in 2-3 weeks, ends by lysis.
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Frequency:
- Lobar pneumonia is a common outcome.
- Bronchopneumonia is a rare outcome.
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Test your knowledge on the differences between lobar pneumonia and bronchopneumonia. This quiz covers etiology, lesion characteristics, cellular composition, and other clinical aspects. Determine how well you understand these two types of pneumonia.
