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Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Host
Alternate Names : Pneumonia in Immunodeficient Patient
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Pneumococci Organism
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This picture shows the organism Pneumococci. These bacteria are usually paired (diplococci) or appear in chains. Pneumococci are typically associated with pneumonia, but may cause infection in other organs such as the brain (pneumococcal meningitis) and blood stream (pneumococcal septicemia). (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.)
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Lungs
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The major features of the lungs include the bronchi, the bronchioles and the alveoli. The alveoli are the microscopic blood vessel-lined sacks in which oxygen and carbon dioxide gas are exchanged.
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The Lungs
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The lungs, located in the thoracic cavity, are the main organs of respiration.
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Respiratory System
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Air is breathed in through the nasal passageways, travels through the trachea and bronchi to the lungs.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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Tests & Exams
• Bronchoscopy
• CBC
• Chest X-Ray
• Sputum Gram Stain
Other Topics
• Appetite - Decreased
• Auscultation
• Breath Sounds
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Headache
• Immune Response
• Joint Pain
• Malaise
• Muscle Aches
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Respiratory
• Sweating - Excessive
• Swollen Glands
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