Atypical Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
No signs on exam Signs not in keeping with CXR Organisms with no cell wall don't respond to Penicilin Abx use macrolides and tetracyclines May be extrapulmonary features
2
Q
Travel, air conditioning, water towers, Hepatits, Low Na
A
Legionella Pneumophilia
3
Q
Common - systemic symptoms, joint pain, cold agglutin test, erythema multiforme
SJS and AIHA
A
Mycoplasma Pneumonia
4
Q
Hard to diagnose - TWAR agent
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Chlamydia pneumonia
5
Q
Birds
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Chlamydia psittaci
6
Q
Whooping cough in unvaccinated
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Bordatella Pertussis
7
Q
Poor response to Abx
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TB
