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Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Which organisms can cause pneumonia?

Plants, animals, rocks, and minerals

Insects, algae, coral, and plankton

Mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish

Viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and protozoa (correct)

What are the common clinical signs of pneumonia?

Sneezing, itching, diarrhea, and excess energy

Muscle pain, joint swelling, vision problems, and hair loss

Coughing, fever, lethargy, anorexia, and respiratory distress (correct)

Vomiting, rashes, headaches, and dizziness

What is the treatment for pneumonia?

Acupuncture and aromatherapy

Surgery and physical therapy

Supportive care including oxygen and antimicrobial therapy if indicated (correct)

Diet changes and exercise programs

Which protozoan is rarely associated with pneumonia?

Leishmania infantum Signup and view all the answers

What might predispose an animal to secondary bacterial invasion leading to pneumonia?

Inhalation of irritants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of aspiration pneumonia in large animals?

Forced feeding Signup and view all the answers

What diagnostic tool may reveal crackles or dull areas where lung consolidation is present in pneumonia patients?

Auscultation Signup and view all the answers

In the later stages of pneumonia, what can be visualized radiographically due to the inflammatory process?

Peribronchial consolidation Signup and view all the answers

Why is a history of recent anesthesia or severe vomiting significant when considering the possibility of aspiration pneumonia?

It implies a compromised airway protective mechanism Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for continuing antimicrobial chemotherapy after clinical and radiographic signs of pneumonia have resolved?

1 week Signup and view all the answers