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Which type of pneumonia is characterized by infection in a single lobe of the lung?
Which type of pneumonia is characterized by infection in a single lobe of the lung?
What is the leading cause of death in infectious diseases associated with community-acquired pneumonia?
What is the leading cause of death in infectious diseases associated with community-acquired pneumonia?
Which of the following microorganisms is classified as atypical and can cause pneumonia?
Which of the following microorganisms is classified as atypical and can cause pneumonia?
Hospital-acquired pneumonia is defined by the onset of symptoms occurring after how many hours of admission?
Hospital-acquired pneumonia is defined by the onset of symptoms occurring after how many hours of admission?
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Which of these risk factors is NOT associated with community-acquired pneumonia?
Which of these risk factors is NOT associated with community-acquired pneumonia?
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What type of pneumonia results from aspiration of food into the lungs?
What type of pneumonia results from aspiration of food into the lungs?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a typical bacteria causing community-acquired pneumonia?
Which of the following is NOT considered a typical bacteria causing community-acquired pneumonia?
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What is the primary symptom suggesting pneumonia in a patient with a cough?
What is the primary symptom suggesting pneumonia in a patient with a cough?
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Which classification indicates the source of pneumonia based on where the infection was acquired?
Which classification indicates the source of pneumonia based on where the infection was acquired?
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What percentage of community-acquired pneumonia cases are estimated to be polymicrobial?
What percentage of community-acquired pneumonia cases are estimated to be polymicrobial?
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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
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Anatomy/Histology:
- Lobar: Affects a single lobe.
- Bronchopneumonia (Lobular): Patchy areas, multiple lobes and bronchioles.
- Interstitial (Atypical): Affects the interstitium.
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Etiology:
- Bacterial
- Viral
- Fungal
- Atypical
- Parasitic
- Aspiration
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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.
