Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Legionella infection without lung symptoms?
A
Pontiac fever
2
Q
Treatment of pneumocystis jirovecii?
A
Co-trimoxazole
3
Q
Features of strep pneumonia?
A
Rust coloured sputum
Bacterial superinfection of a viral infection
[Cold sore- herpes labialis]
4
Q
Features of staph aureus?
A
Bacterial superinfection of a viral infection- post influenzaz
IV drug use
Central venous catheters
5
Q
Features of mycoplasma?
A
Can lead to complications: Erythema multiforme Transverse myelitis GBS Meningitis/encephalitis
6
Q
Features of haemophilus influenzae?
A
existing COPD
Thick yellow sputum
7
Q
Features of klebsiella?
A
Elderly
Alcoholics
