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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Physical examination may be remarkable for [[fever]], as well as [[consolidation]] and [[crackles]] on pulmonary auscultation. Patients with advanced disease may develop neurological signs, including [[altered mental status]], [[weakness]], and [[ataxia]]. | Physical examination may be remarkable for [[fever]], as well as [[consolidation]] and [[crackles]] on pulmonary auscultation. Patients with advanced disease may develop [[neurological]] signs, including [[altered mental status]], [[weakness]], and [[ataxia]]. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
*Fever | *[[Fever]] | ||
*Tachycardia | *[[Tachycardia]] | ||
*Tachypnea | *[[Tachypnea]] | ||
===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
* [[Consolidation]] may be present with reduced breath sounds auscultated | * [[Consolidation (medicine)|Consolidation]] may be present with reduced breath sounds auscultated | ||
* [[Crackles]] may be present | * [[Crackles]] may be present | ||
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Overview
Physical examination may be remarkable for fever, as well as consolidation and crackles on pulmonary auscultation. Patients with advanced disease may develop neurological signs, including altered mental status, weakness, and ataxia.
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
Lungs
- Consolidation may be present with reduced breath sounds auscultated
- Crackles may be present