Pneumonia Classifications and Etiology
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Which type of pneumonia is characterized by infection in a single lobe of the lung?

  • Bronchopneumonia
  • Lobar pneumonia (correct)
  • Interstitial pneumonia
  • Atypical pneumonia

What is the leading cause of death in infectious diseases associated with community-acquired pneumonia?

  • Bacterial infections (correct)
  • Tuberculosis
  • Polymicrobial infections
  • Viral infections

Which of the following microorganisms is classified as atypical and can cause pneumonia?

  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae (correct)

Hospital-acquired pneumonia is defined by the onset of symptoms occurring after how many hours of admission?

<p>48 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these risk factors is NOT associated with community-acquired pneumonia?

<p>Young age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of pneumonia results from aspiration of food into the lungs?

<p>Aspiration pneumonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a typical bacteria causing community-acquired pneumonia?

<p>Pseudomonas aeruginosa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom suggesting pneumonia in a patient with a cough?

<p>Shortness of breath (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification indicates the source of pneumonia based on where the infection was acquired?

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

What percentage of community-acquired pneumonia cases are estimated to be polymicrobial?

<p>10-15% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pneumonia

  • An infection of one or both lungs that fills the air sacs, or alveoli, with fluid or pus.
  • Causes infection of the pulmonary parenchyma.

Pneumonia Classifications

  • Anatomy/Histology:
    • Lobar: Affects a single lobe.
    • Bronchopneumonia (Lobular): Patchy areas, multiple lobes and bronchioles.
    • Interstitial (Atypical): Affects the interstitium.
  • Etiology:
    • Bacterial
    • Viral
    • Fungal
    • Atypical
    • Parasitic
    • Aspiration
  • Where infection was acquired:
    • Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP): Signs/symptoms develop prior to or within 48 hours of admission.
    • Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP): Signs/symptoms develop after 48 hours of admission.
    • Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP): Signs/symptoms develop within 48 hours of intubation through 48 hours after extubation.
    • Aspiration pneumonia: Infection from food that went to the lungs instead of the esophagus.

CAP

  • Leading cause of death in infectious diseases.
  • Only 38% of patients are reported back with the pathogens.
  • Risk factors:
    • Smoking
    • Alcohol consumption
    • Household size
    • Comorbidities
    • Age (cough and gag reflex)

CAP - Etiology

  • 10-15% of CAP cases are polymicrobial.
  • Typical bacteria:
    • Streptococcus pneumoniae (S pneumoniae)
    • Haemophilus influenzae (H influenzae)
    • Staphylococcus aureus (S aureus)
    • Klebsiella pneumoniae (K pneumonia)
    • Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P aeruginese)
  • Atypical microorganisms:
    • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
    • Chlamydophila pneumoniae
    • Legionella species
    • Respiratory viruses (influenza A and B, rhinovirus, human metapneumovirus, respiratory syncytial virus [RSV], parainfluenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 [SARS-CoV-2], and adenovirus).
    • S.aureus pneumonia can complicate influenza virus infection.

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Explore the various classifications and causes of pneumonia, including bacterial, viral, and atypical influences. This quiz also covers the infection types and their acquisition sources, such as community and hospital-acquired pneumonia. Test your knowledge on this crucial respiratory condition and its diverse presentations.

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