Pneumonia Causes Flashcards
(20 cards)
Most common cause of CAP
Strepptococcus pneumoniae
Often follows a URI or recent flu infxn.
Strepptococcus pneumoniae
History of COPD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis
Haemophilus influenzae
S/P viral illness, IVDU, MRSA, cavity
Staphylococcus aureus
Ethanol abuse, immunocompromised SNF or long-term care facility
Klebsiella pneumoniae
DM, immunocompromised, ETOH abuse
Klebsiella pneumoniae
SNF or long-term care facility
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Chronic lung DZ, HIV, s/p transplant
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Mechanical ventilation
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Young adults, military recruits. Associated with bullous myringitis
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Exposure to humidifier, hot tub, or air conditioning
Legionella
Pleural effusion, GI and neurologic complaints
Legionella
Young adults often following pharyngitis (hoarseness), URI Sx, and sinusitis
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Exposure to livestock (cattle, goats, sheep)
Coxiella burnetii (Q-fever)
Exposure to birds
Psitticosis (Chlamydia psittaci)
Hyponatremia, increased LFTs
Legionella pneumophilia
Staccato cough
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Chemical injury
Aspiration pneumonitis
Associated with cavitary lesions
Klebsiella Pneumoniae
Assoc. w/ HIV, plueuritic CP, dec. O2 sat. during ambulation and DOE.
Pnuemocystitis Jirovecii
