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Which type of pneumonia is caused by viral infection and characterized by inflammation of the interstitium of the lungs?
Which type of pneumonia is caused by viral infection and characterized by inflammation of the interstitium of the lungs?
Which classification of pneumonia is characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma with mucopurulent exudate leading to obstruction of the bronchioles?
Which classification of pneumonia is characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma with mucopurulent exudate leading to obstruction of the bronchioles?
Which type of pneumonia is almost always due to bacterial infection, such as pneumococcal pneumonia?
Which type of pneumonia is almost always due to bacterial infection, such as pneumococcal pneumonia?
Which organism causes bacterial pneumonia in 80% of cases?
Which organism causes bacterial pneumonia in 80% of cases?
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Which specific infection can cause infectious pneumonia?
Which specific infection can cause infectious pneumonia?
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Types of Pneumonia
- Viral Pneumonia: Caused by viral infections; characterized by inflammation of the interstitium of the lungs, affecting the space between alveoli.
- Bronchopneumonia: Classified by inflammation of the lung parenchyma with mucopurulent exudate, which can lead to obstruction of the bronchioles.
Bacterial Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia: Almost always caused by bacterial infections; prominently includes pneumococcal pneumonia, which is a common type.
- Pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae): Responsible for approximately 80% of bacterial pneumonia cases, making it a predominant pathogen in pneumonia.
Infectious Pneumonia
- Specific Infection Types: Various infections can cause infectious pneumonia, which may include viral, bacterial, or fungal agents.
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Learn about the main cause of respiratory distress and hospital admissions, pneumonia. Explore the classification of pneumonia based on anatomy and etiology, as explained by Dr. Nagwan Rashwan, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Qena Faculty of Medicine.
