Pneumonia Done by : Aibek Bazilov, 206 A Checked by : Almaty 2016 Kazakh –

Medical University

the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli.It is usually caused by

infection with  viruses or bacteria and less commonly other microorganisms, certain drugs and other conditions such as autoimmune diseases .Typical symptoms include a cough, chest pain, fever, and difficultybreathing. 

of pneumonia are available. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.

Presumed bacterial pneumonia is treated withantibiotics. If the pneumonia is severe, the affected person is generally admitted to hospital.

an electron microscope
Pneumonia is primarily due to infections caused by bacteria or viruses and less

commonly by fungi and parasites. Although there are more than 100 strains of infectious agents identified, only a few are responsible for the majority of the cases. Mixed infections with both viruses and bacteria may occur in up to 45% of infections in children and 15% of infections in adults. A causative agent may not be isolated in approximately half of cases despite careful testing.

in inflammation of the lungs (caused for example by autoimmune diseases, chemical burns

or drug reactions); however, this inflammation is more accurately referred to as pneumonitis.I nfective agents were historically divided into "typical" and "atypical" based on their presumed presentations, but the evidence has not supported this distinction, thus it is no longer emphasized.
Conditions and risk factors that predispose to pneumonia include: smoking, immunodeficiency, alcoholism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,chronic kidney disease, and liver disease. The use of acid-suppressing medications -such as proton-pump inhibitors or H2 blockers- is associated with an increased risk of pneumonia. Old age also predisposes pneumonia.

a person with pneumonia using a stethoscope.Pneumonia is typically diagnosed

based on a combination of physical signs and a chest X-ray.However, the underlying cause can be difficult to confirm, as there is no definitive test able to distinguish between bacterial and non-bacterial origin.The World Health Organization has defined pneumonia in children clinically based on either a cough or difficulty breathing and a rapid respiratory rate, chest indrawing, or a decreased level of consciousness.A rapid respiratory rate is defined as greater than 60 breaths per minute in children under 2 months old, 50 breaths per minute in children 2 months to 1 year old, or greater than 40 breaths per minute in children 1 to 5 years old. IN children, increased respiratory rate and lower chest indrawing are more sensitive than hearing chest crackles with astethoscope. In adults, investigations are generally not needed in mild cases there is a very low risk of pneumonia if all vital signs and auscultation are normal.In persons requiring hospitalization, pulse oximetry, chest radiography and blood tests—including a complete blood count, serum electrolytes, C-reactive protein level and possibly liver function tests—are recommended.[The diagnosis of influenza-like illness can be made based on the signs and symptoms; however, confirmation of an influenza infection requires testing.[39] Thus, treatment is frequently based on the presence of influenza in the community or a rapid influenza test.

are more sensitive than hearing chest crackles with astethoscope. In adults, investigations are generally

not needed in mild cases there is a very low risk of pneumonia if all vital signs and auscultation are normal.In persons requiring hospitalization, pulse oximetry, chest radiography and blood tests—including a complete blood count, serum electrolytes, C-reactive protein level and possibly liver function tests—are recommended.[The diagnosis of influenza-like illness can be made based on the signs and symptoms; however, confirmation of an influenza infection requires testing.[39] Thus, treatment is frequently based on the presence of influenza in the community or a rapid influenza test.

there is a very low risk of pneumonia if all vital

signs and auscultation are normal.In persons requiring hospitalization, pulse oximetry, chest radiography and blood tests—including a complete blood count, serum electrolytes, C-reactive protein level and possibly liver function tests—are recommended.The diagnosis of influenza-like illness can be made based on the signs and symptoms; however, confirmation of an influenza infection requires testing.Thus, treatment is frequently based on the presence of influenza in the community or a rapid influenza test.[

problems.It is believed that if appropriate preventive measures were instituted

globally, mortality among children could be reduced by 400,000 and if proper treatment were universally available, childhood deaths could be decreased by another 600,000 Vaccination prevents against certain bacterial and viral pneumonias both in children and adults. Influenza vaccines are modestly effective against influenza A and B.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends yearly vaccination for every person 6 months and older.Immunizing health care workers decreases the risk of viral pneumonia among their patients.

with pneumonia?
a) 450 million b)300 million c)200 million
2.Which

way to detect pneumonia?
a)Roentgenogram b) ultrasonic treatment c)endoscopy
3.What body is inflamed with pneumonia?
a)Stomach b)kidneys c) lungs
4.Which bacterium causes pneumonia?
a)Staphylococcus b)tubercle bacillus c)Brucella