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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical sign is commonly seen in patients with pneumonia?

    <p>Anorexia</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What does leukocytosis indicate in the context of pneumonia?

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

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