What type of pneumonia is primarily caused by anaerobic bacteria?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the specific type of pneumonia caused by anaerobic bacteria, offering multiple choice answers to identify the correct one.
Answer
Aspiration pneumonia.
The type of pneumonia primarily caused by anaerobic bacteria is aspiration pneumonia.
Answer for screen readers
The type of pneumonia primarily caused by anaerobic bacteria is aspiration pneumonia.
More Information
Anaerobic bacteria are commonly found in the oropharynx and can lead to aspiration pneumonia when material from the mouth or stomach is inhaled into the lungs. This can include saliva, food, or other liquids.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking that all bacterial pneumonia is caused by the same type of bacteria, when in fact anaerobic bacteria are specifically linked to aspiration pneumonia.
Sources
- Pneumonia - PMC - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Aspiration Pneumonitis and Pneumonia - Medscape Reference - emedicine.medscape.com
AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify critical information
