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What are the most common causes of atypical pneumonia?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila.
True or False: Atypical pneumonia is primarily caused by bacteria that can be cultured using standard techniques.
False
Fill in the blank: The pathogen __________ is known for causing atypical pneumonia, particularly in younger populations.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of atypical pneumonia? A) Mycoplasma pneumoniae B) Streptococcus pneumoniae C) Chlamydophila pneumoniae D) Legionella pneumophila
B) Streptococcus pneumoniae
What type of pneumonia is characterized by a gradual onset of symptoms and often presents with a dry cough?
Atypical pneumonia
What might bullous myringitis on examination suggest
M pneumonie infection
FEV1/FVC of <70% reflects?
OBSTRUCTIVE disease
Hallmark of obstructive defect is slow expiratory flow
What is FEV1:FVC in restrictive disease pattern
> 75% as both are reused in proportion
What is Caplans syndrome
Pulmonary fibrosis usually in coal miners who have rheumatoid arthritis