Viral pneumonia
Alternate Names : Pneumonia - viral
Symptoms & Signs
Diagnosis & Tests
Persons with suspected pneumonia should have a complete medical evaluation, including a thorough physical exam and a chest x-ray -- especially since the physical exam may not always distinguish pneumonia from acute bronchitis or other respiratory infections.
Depending on the severity of illness, additional studies may be done, include: - Complete blood count (CBC)
- Blood cultures
- Blood tests for antibodies to specific viruses
- Bronchoscopy
- Open lung biopsy (only done in very serious illnesses when the diagnosis cannot be made from other sources)
- Sputum culture
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