Community acquired Pneumonia Flashcards

1
Q

What is Pneumonia?

A

An Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Illness

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2
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What is the most frequent community acquired pneumonia?

A

Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Then, Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Then, Chamydia Pneumoniae
Then, Legionella

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3
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What Pneumonia is associated with COPD?

A

Haemophilus influenzae

Morazella Catarhalis

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4
Q

What tests should be carried out?

A
FBC
CRP
LFT
Blood Gases 
Serology 
CXR
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