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Pneumonia

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Which of the following is NOT a potential noninfectious cause of pneumonia?

  • Aspiration of food or gastric acid
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Foreign bodies
  • Bacterial or viral infection (correct)

    • What is the estimated number of deaths caused by pneumonia each year?

  • 92,000
  • 9,200,000
  • 920,000 (correct)
  • 10,000

    • What is the incidence of pneumonia in developing countries compared to developed countries?

  • 20-fold higher
  • 10-fold higher (correct)
  • Equal
  • 5-fold higher

    • What percentage of children with community-acquired pneumonia can have the bacterial or viral cause identified using molecular diagnostic testing?

    <p>60-80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microorganism is the most common bacterial pathogen causing pneumonia?

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

    Which of the following is a potential noninfectious cause of pneumonia?

    <p>Drug-induced pneumonitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of mortality in childhood worldwide?

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

    What is the estimated number of deaths caused by pneumonia each year?

    <p>920,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of children with community-acquired pneumonia can have the bacterial or viral cause identified using molecular diagnostic testing?

    <p>40-80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries have a higher incidence of pneumonia?

    <p>Developing countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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