Pneumonia is an anflammation of the lungs parenchyma. Various bacterial species,fungi and viruses may cause pneumonia. Streptococcus pneumonia is the most common pathogen in community-acquired pneumonia
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CLINICAL FEATURES
Sudden fever,chills and rigors.
Pleuritic chew pain.
Headache.
Sorethroat.
Fatigue.
DIAGNOSES
Pulmonary embolism.
Septicaemia.
COMPLICATIONS
Meningitis.
Septicaemia.
Plural effusion.
INVESTIGATIONS
Blood cultures.
Chest radiograph.
PREVENTION
Pneumococcal vaccine.
Haemophilus influenzae vaccine.
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