Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Overview

What are the three types of influenza viruses that cause disease in humans?

Type A, B, and C

What are the two subtypes of influenza viruses?

Hemagglutinin (HA) and Neuroaminidase (NA)

How does influenza A differ in its ability to develop new types compared to other influenza viruses?

Influenza A has the ability to develop new types that the population is not protected against.

How is influenza primarily transmitted?

By aerosol or direct contact Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of infections caused by influenza viruses?

Uncomplicated upper respiratory infection, Viral pneumonia, Respiratory viral infection followed by bacterial infection Signup and view all the answers

What are some clinical features of influenza?

Abrupt fever, chilling, malaise, muscle aching, headache, watery nasal discharge, nonproductive cough, and sore throat Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary route of spread for Tuberculosis?

Inhaling the mycobacterium-containing droplet nuclei that circulate in the air Signup and view all the answers

What type of immune response is responsible for developing resistance to Tuberculosis?

Cell-mediated immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that forms when tubercle bacilli, modified macrophages, and other immune cells develop in response to Tuberculosis infection?

Ghon focus Signup and view all the answers

What is the combination of primary lung lesion and lymph node granulomas called?

Ghon complex Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are responsible for engulfing and degrading M. tuberculosis in the alveoli?

Macrophages Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the hypersensitivity reaction to a large number of Tuberculosis organisms?

Significant tissue necrosis Signup and view all the answers

What are some common treatments for pneumonia?

Antipyretic and cough medications, Antiviral drugs Signup and view all the answers

How are pneumonias classified based on infectious agents?

According to the source of infection (community versus hospital-acquired) and the immune status of the host Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of community-acquired pneumonia?

Infection from organisms found in the community, not in the hospital or nursing home, diagnosed within 48 hours of hospital admission Signup and view all the answers

What are some common causes of pneumonia?

Infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses, noninfectious agents such as aspirated gastric secretions Signup and view all the answers

How can pneumonia be prevented from further damaging epithelial cells?

Drinking large amounts of liquid to prevent dehydration Signup and view all the answers

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

S. pneumoniae Signup and view all the answers

What is the second most common cause of hospital-acquired infections?

Hospital-Acquired pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

Name two examples of hospital organisms associated with hospital-acquired pneumonia.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter species Signup and view all the answers

List four risk factors for hospital-acquired pneumonia.

Mechanical ventilation, airway instrumentation, chronic lung disease, compromised immune function Signup and view all the answers

What are the two classifications of pneumonia based on causative agents?

Typical (Bacterial) and Atypical (Viral and mycoplasma) Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of Tuberculosis?

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a condition that falls under Pneumonia in Immunocompromised persons.

Organ transplantation Signup and view all the answers

What is the inflammatory response in the larger airways known as?

Chronic bronchitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the process known as when the inflammatory response causes destruction of the tissues of the lung in the alveoli?

Emphysema Signup and view all the answers

What is the enzyme that protects the lung from injury and can be deficient in inherited cases?

α1-antitrypsin Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the breakdown of elastin and other alveolar components by the enzyme protease?