Pneumonia Flashcards
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Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) may be caused by the following infectious agents
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Streptococcus pneumoniae (accounts for around 80% of cases)
Haemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus: commonly after influenza infection
klebsiella pneumonia
atypical pneumonias (e.g. Due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae )
viruses
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Characteristic features of strep pneumococcal pneumonia
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rapid onset
high fever
pleuritic chest pain
herpes labialis (cold sores)
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klebsiella pneumonia classically occurs in ?
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alcoholics
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