Community acquired pneumonia resident survival guide: Difference between revisions
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Please find below an algorithm that summarizes the approach to community acquired pneumonia. | Please find below an algorithm that summarizes the approach to community acquired pneumonia. | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 19 February 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
Definition
A lower respiratory tract infection in a previously normal individual acquired through normal social contact rather than contracting it in a hospital.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
No life threatening causes have been noted. However, complications of pneumonia could lead to life threatening situations like pleural effusion, lung abscess, bacteremia and septicemia or a secondary infection involving other organ systems.
Common Causes
Adults
- Typical Bacteria
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Escherichia coli
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Atypical Bacteria
- Viruses
Management
Please find below an algorithm that summarizes the approach to community acquired pneumonia.