Bacterial pneumoniaCommunity acquiredA M Y M O N TA LVO

D E S I R E E M O RA

A S H L E Y C A M AC H O

S I M E O N DAV I S

What is it? An infection in one or both lungs

Causes the lung’s air sac (alveoli) to become inflamed and engorged with pus, fluid, and cellular debris

Makes it difficult for the body to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

Etiology Caused by a pathogenic infection of the lungs

Etiologic agent: Haemphilus influenza, klebsiella, staphylococcus

Klebsiella Pneumonia -Gram negative

Streptococcus pneumonia- Gram positive

Epidemiology Pneumonia is ranked as the 8th leading cause of death in the United States

Elderly (65 years or older) are considered to be in high rick of obtaining pneumonia

Anyone who has a weak immune system is also in high risk

Streptococcus pneumonia is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia acquired outside of hospitals

◦ It is estimated that 175,000 occur each year, with a fatality rate of 5-7%, or much higher for the elderly◦ 75 % of acute cases

Evidence indicates that the rate of infection ranges from 74 to 92 per 1,000 children younger than 2 years

Mode of transmission Breathing in infected air particles

Generally occurs after an upper respiratory infection ◦ For example after a flu virus

Bacteria living in your nose, sinuses, or mouth may spread to your lungs

Symptoms Cough

◦ Usually mucus from the lungs (maybe rusty, green, or tinged)

Fever

Fast breathing and feeling short of breath

Shaking

Teeth shattering

Nausea and vomiting

Fast heart beat

Chest pain

Diarrhea

Diagnostic tests Listen for abnormal chest sounds that indicate heavy mucus secretion

Take a blood sample to get a white blood cell count. A high count usually indicates infection

Take blood and/or mucus samples to identify the infection causing-pathogen

Order chest x-rays to confirm the presence and extent of infection

Treatment Doctors use antibiotics to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria, the most common cause of the condition.

Antibiotics have a high cure rate for pneumonia

Antibiotics are chosen based on age, symptoms and how severe they are◦ A cough medicine to calm the cough◦ Fever medication to reduce the temperature

Prevention/ Control measures There are several vaccines that prevent infection by bacteria that may cause pneumonia vaccines

◦ Pneumococcal◦ Haemophilus influenza type b◦ Pertussis (whooping cough)◦ Varicella (chicken pox)◦ Measles and influenza

Good hygiene practices

Limiting the exposure of cigarette smoke can reduce the risk

Treating and preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease or diabetes

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