Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

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Which type of organisms can cause pneumonia according to the text?

  • Insects
  • Bacteria
  • Mammals
  • Parasites (correct)

What are some clinical signs of pneumonia mentioned in the text?

  • Heightened sense of smell
  • Lethargy (correct)
  • Skin discoloration
  • Increased appetite

Which virus is NOT mentioned as a cause of pneumonia in the text?

  • Canine distemper virus
  • Parainfluenza virus
  • Rabies virus (correct)
  • Feline calicivirus

What type of pneumonia is rarely seen according to the text?

<p>Cryptococcal pneumonia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical sign is commonly seen in patients with pneumonia?

<p>Anorexia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may be visualized on chest radiographs in the later stages of pneumonia?

<p>Increased lung density and consolidation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of organisms can cause pneumonia in dogs and cats?

<p>Parasites, bacteria, and viruses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should antimicrobial chemotherapy be continued after resolving clinical and radiographic signs of pneumonia?

<p>1 week (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What procedure may be helpful in directing therapy for bacterial pneumonia?

<p>Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does leukocytosis indicate in the context of pneumonia?

<p>High white blood cell count (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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