Author Question: Which of the following represents an example of atypical community-acquired pneumonia? a. ... (Read 54 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following represents an example of atypical community-acquired pneumonia?

a. Haemophilus influenzae
b. Legionella pneumophila
c. Staphylococcus aureus
d. Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 2

What has been found to be a common cause of pneumonia in HIV-positive patients?

a. Klebsiella
b. Pneumocystis jiroveci
c. Staphylococcus
d. Streptococcus pneumoniae

mmpiza · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Legionella species, Chlamydophilia pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae together account for 10 to 20 of cases. These latter organisms, called atypical pathogens, vary in frequency in recent reports, depending on the age of the patient population, the season of the year, and geo-graphical locale.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In urban settings that have a high incidence of endemic HIV infection, P. jiroveci may be a more common cause of community-acquired pneumonia and, according to one report, may account for up to 13 of cases.