URI Lower - Diebel Handout - Common Causes of Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Neonate (birth - 6 weeks):
A
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) Escherichia coli
2
Q
Children (6 weeks - 18 years):
A
Viruses (RSV)
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
3
Q
Adults (18-40 years):
A
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
4
Q
Adults (40 - 65 years):
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Anaerobic bacteria
Viruses
5
Q
Elderly (65 and older):
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae Viruses Anaerobic bacteria Haemophilus influenzae Gram (-) rods
6
Q
Nosocomial (hospital-acquired):
A
Gram (-) rods Staphylococcus aureus (drug resistant)
7
Q
Immunocompromised:
A
Gram (-) rods Streptococcus pneumoniae Fungi Filamentous bacteria Pneumocystis jiroveci Viruses
8
Q
Gross aspiration:
A
Anaerobes
9
Q
Alcoholics:
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Anaerobes
10
Q
IV drug use:
A
Staphylococcus aureus
11
Q
Post viral secondary infeciton
A
Staphylococcus aureus
12
Q
Chronic steroids:
A
Nocardia spp.
