bacterial pneumonia Flashcards

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causative agent

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streptococcus pneumonia

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the infection of the lungs elecits inflammation –>

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the alveoli fill with fluids and WBCs (consolidation)

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the alveoli fill with fluids and WBCs (consolidation) —>

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air exchange becomes impaired and patients and experience respiratory distress

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