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What is pneumonia? |
Inflammation of the tissues of the Lungs. Alveoli becomes inflamed & filled with fluid. |
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Symptoms pneumonia |
Cough Breathing difficulties ( oxygen depletion) |
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What is the cause of pneumomoccal P |
Streptococcus GP Encapsulated diplococci |
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Treatment of pneumomoccal? |
Penicillin |
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Haemophilus influenzae |
GN coccobacillus Due to alcoholism, poor nutrition diabetes cancer |
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Treatment oh haemophilus Influenzae? |
Second generation CEPHALASPORINS. |
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Mycoplasma P |
Wall-less bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae |
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Legionelosis |
Legionella - found in water |
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How is legionelossis transmitted? |
Inhaling aerosols - legionella reaches alveoli & comes into contact with alveolar macrophage. Macrophages eventually killed due to bacteria division within vesicles. Intracellular parasite |
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Treatment of legionella? |
Erythromycin |
