Pneumonia Statistics and Facts

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Which of the following is the single most common cause of infection-related mortality?

  • Interstitial Pneumonia
  • Pneumocystis Pneumonia
  • Healthcare Associated Infections (correct)
  • Community Acquired Pneumonia

Which of the following organisms is not typically associated with community-acquired pneumonia?

  • Pneumocystis jirovecii (correct)
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Haemophilus influenzae

What is the typical time frame for the onset of symptoms in community-acquired pneumonia?

  • Within 2 weeks to 1 month
  • Within 24 hours to 2 weeks (correct)
  • Within 24 hours
  • Within 1 month to 6 months

Which of the following is not a common symptom of community-acquired pneumonia?

<p>Chest pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of lower respiratory infection?

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

Which of the following organisms is considered an 'atypical' cause of pneumonia?

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

What is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia?

<p>Streptococcus pneumoniae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which healthcare workers are at a higher risk of getting community-acquired pneumonia?

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

Which of the following is not a common type of lower respiratory infection?

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

What is the primary way to prevent pneumonia?

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

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