ABSTRACT
Pneumonia definition ,causes ,types,
risk
factors,symptoms,diagnosis,prognosis
PNEUMONIA
, PNEUMONIA
Definition of Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs (alveoli) of one or both lungs. The
infected alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making breathing difficult. It can be caused by various
microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
.
Classification of Pneumonia
Pneumonia can be classified based on various factors, such as the cause of infection, where the infection
was acquired, and the severity of the illness.
TYPES OF PMEUMONIA
Based on the Causative organism Based on site of acquisition Based on severity
and duration
Based on causative organism
1. Bacterial Pneumonia:
o
Common pathogens:
▪ Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcal pneumonia)
▪ Haemophilus influenzae
▪ Mycoplasma pneumoniae (atypical pneumonia)
▪ Legionella pneumophila
▪ Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA)
2. Viral Pneumonia:
o Common viruses include:
[Type here] [Type here] [Type here]
Pneumonia definition ,causes ,types,
risk
factors,symptoms,diagnosis,prognosis
PNEUMONIA
, PNEUMONIA
Definition of Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs (alveoli) of one or both lungs. The
infected alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making breathing difficult. It can be caused by various
microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
.
Classification of Pneumonia
Pneumonia can be classified based on various factors, such as the cause of infection, where the infection
was acquired, and the severity of the illness.
TYPES OF PMEUMONIA
Based on the Causative organism Based on site of acquisition Based on severity
and duration
Based on causative organism
1. Bacterial Pneumonia:
o
Common pathogens:
▪ Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcal pneumonia)
▪ Haemophilus influenzae
▪ Mycoplasma pneumoniae (atypical pneumonia)
▪ Legionella pneumophila
▪ Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA)
2. Viral Pneumonia:
o Common viruses include:
[Type here] [Type here] [Type here]
