Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Common causes of pneumonia
A
Strep. pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus
atypical pneumonias (legionella/mycoplasma)
viruses
2
Q
What pneumonia commonly occurs after influenza infection
A
Staph aureus
3
Q
What type of pneumonia is common in alcoholics
A
Klebsiella
4
Q
Characteristic features of pneumococcal pneumonia
A
rapid onset
high fever
pleuritic chest pain
herpes labialis (cold sores)
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