bacterial pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
causative agent
A
streptococcus pneumonia
2
Q
the infection of the lungs elecits inflammation –>
A
the alveoli fill with fluids and WBCs (consolidation)
3
Q
the alveoli fill with fluids and WBCs (consolidation) —>
A
air exchange becomes impaired and patients and experience respiratory distress