Types of pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 organisms which cause ‘Typical’ CAP
A
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Hemophilius influenza
- Moraxella catarrhalis
2
Q
How do ‘typical pneumonia’ normally present?
A
Mainly pulmonary symptoms
- productive cough
- fever
- pleuritic chest pain
3
Q
How do ‘atypical’ pneumonia normally present?
A
- insidious, subacute onset
2. Combination of pulmonary and extra pulmonary symptoms
4
Q
Name 3 organisms which cause ‘Atypical’ CAP?
A
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Legionella pneumophila
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae
5
Q
What is the most common organism causing ‘CAP’?
A
- Streptococcus pneumonia
