Aspiration pneumonia bacterial infection history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.D. [2]

The manifestation depends on:

  • The bacteria involved
  • Time since aspiration to diagnosis
  • Immune status of the host

Symptoms in aerobic microbes

Symptoms in anaerobic microbes

Clinical features, which are characteristic of aspiration pneumonia involving anaerobic bacteria, include:

  • Indolent course
  • Presence of risk factors: altered sensorium (anesthesia, alcohol, drug, trauma, dysphagia, dental caries)
  • Putrid sputum
  • Absence of chills and rigors

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