Chapter 30 Flashcards
what is the most common type of influenza?
type A
Influenza Type A can infect
multiple species
Which type of influenza causes the most severe diseases?
type A
Type A influenza is divided into subtypes based on
two surface antigens
Type B has ___ been categorized into subtypes
not
inflammation of the parenchymal structures of the lung (lower respiratory tract)
pneumonia
Pneumonia causes
infectious agents: bacteria and viruses
noninfectious agents: gastric secretions
Typical pneumonia =
bacterial
typical pneumonia is the ________ and _______ of fluid into alveoli
inflammation and exudation
atypical pneumonia is also called
walking pneumonia
true or false: walking pneumonia s/s are worse than bacterial pneumonia.
false
walking pneumonia is
viral
community acquired pneumonia begins
outside the hospital or can be diagnosed within 48 hours after admission to hospital.
community acquired pneumonia can be
bacterial or viral
nosocomial pneumonia appears
48 hours after admission to hospital