Pneumonia
Pneumonia
here we will discuss main and common types of pneumonia in detail.
pneumococcal pneumonia
Agent:
streptococcus pneumonie
Source:
infected person
Mode of transmission:
via droplet infection. range of droplet infection is almost 18 feet/6 meters. in 50% cases it is community acquired pneumonia.
Risk factors:
- post spleenectomy
- elderly
- alcoholics
- congestive cardiac failure
- immunocompromised person
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