Pneumonias- Lecture 5 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Risk factors for Pneumonia?
A
> 65 yo, immunocompromised, alcohol abuse, IV drug abuse, PPI use, smoking, nursing home residents, bird exposure, CHF, diabetes, comorbidities
2
Q
Most common cause of Pneumonia in adults?
A
Bacteria- Strep Pneumonae (also H. Flu)
3
Q
Most likely cause of Pneumonia in kids?
A
Virus: also in infants (influenza, RSV, and adeno)
