PNEUMONIA - Pneumonia in immunocompromised patients Flashcards
1
Q
what sort of diseases impair the immune system?
A
Diseases affecting the; - blood - transplantations - treatment of cancers - inflammatory conditions All impair the immune systems
2
Q
what sort of pathogens are involved in immunocompromised pneumonia?
A
- the weakened immune system allows a larger range of pathogens to cause pneumonia.
- not just affected by the usual organisms but also by the unexpected ones.
Examples;
- aspergillus
- pneumocystis pneumonia
- cytomegalovirus pneumonitis
- respiratory virus
3
Q
what is one of the most common types of organism the causes pneumonia in immunocompromised hosts?
A
= Pneumocystis pneumonia
4
Q
what do the symptoms of immuno-compromised pneumonia compare to?
A
those of CAP
