Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common CAP pathogen?
What is its’ most salient characteristic feature?
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common organism responsible for CAP
rusty coloured sputum is a characteristic feature.
2
Q
Haemophilus Influenzae
Who does it tend to effect?
clinical features
A
typically affects the young and immunocompromised
it tends to have an insidious onset with a history of fever, chills and PURULENT SPUTUM production.
