Respiratory Infections Midterm Notes PDF
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These are midterm notes on respiratory infections. It details causes, pathophysiology, and risk factors for various respiratory illnesses. The notes cover tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, croup, and epiglottitis. Information is provided on transmissions and risk factors.
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4 1 RESPIRATORY – Respiratory Infec0ons 1. Tuberculosis (TB) Cause: o Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an acid-fast bacillus. Pathophysiology: o Inhala>on of airborne...
4 1 RESPIRATORY – Respiratory Infec0ons 1. Tuberculosis (TB) Cause: o Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an acid-fast bacillus. Pathophysiology: o Inhala>on of airborne droplets containing M. tuberculosis. o Bacilli are deposited in the alveoli, where alveolar macrophages engulf the bacteria. o Bacteria can resist degradaon to contain the infecon necrosis (cheese-like necro
