Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung caused by infection with
bacteria, viruses, and other organisms. Pneumonia is usually triggered when a patient's
defense system is weakened, most often by a simple viral upper respiratory tract infection
or a case of influenza. Such infections or other triggers do not cause pneumonia directly
but they alter the mucous blanket, thus encouraging bacterial growth. Other factors can
also make specific people susceptible to bacterial growth and pneumonia.
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Etiology:
Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas
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Medical Information
March 10, 2003
Common Drug-Resistant Bacteria Spreading
The drugs used to treat some of the most common illnesses, such as ear infections,
meningitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia, may soon lose their effectiveness as the bacteria
responsible for these infections are quickly becoming resistant to popular antibiotics.
July, 2002
Treatment of drug-resistant pneumococcal pneumonia
The increasing prevalence of resistance to penicillin and other drugs among pneumococci
has considerably complicated the empirical treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
Penicillin resistance has become widespread and is a worldwide occurrence. Resistance to
other classes of antibiotics traditionally used as alternatives in the treatment of
pneumococcal infections has also increased markedly during recent years.
May 1, 2002
Community-acquired
Pneumonia due to Drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae
Antimicrobial resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae has progressed at a
disturbing rate. Approximately one-third of pneumococci exhibit reduced susceptibility to
penicillin.
August 6, 1999
Drug-resistant
pneumonia bacteria on the rise
The bacteria that cause pneumonia, meningitis and other serious illnesses are becoming
increasingly resistant to penicillin, federal health officials said. |
