The clinical presentation is nonspecific, although in immunosuppressed hosts the presentation may mimic that of pulmonary embolus (pleuritic chest pain, nonproductive cough, pleural-based densities on chest rontgenogram). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

2 pneumonia etiology low risk 0 high risk (see below) 2 vital sign abnormality absent 0 present (see below) 2 age in years 0 > 65 years 1 pleuritic chest pain absent 0 present -2 where • High risk pneumonia etiology is present if (1) due to Staphylococcus [meducator3.net]

• Malaise

  Typically a higher fever within that 100-point mark, most folks tend to have that fatigue, that malaise, just not feeling well sensation,” Burick said. “At the same point, it's not always isolation of symptoms. [timesonline.com]

  […] with symptoms of acute infection with or without new infiltrate on chest radiographs Clinical presentation Temperature greater than 38°C (100.4°F) Cough with or without sputum, hemoptysis Pleuritic chest pain Myalgia Gastrointestinal symptoms Dyspnea Malaise [aafp.org]

• Respiratory Insufficiency

  Complications See the list below: Decreased pulmonary function Fulminant respiratory failure Dehydration, septic shock Respiratory insufficiency, hypoxic respiratory failure Endocarditis Neurologic symptoms: Including lethargy, headache, altered mental [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure

  failure and are not needing immediate intubation (e.g., those who are in hypercapneic respiratory failure secondary to acute exacerbation of COPD or cardiogenic pulmonary edema) (II) ( 126--9 ). 2) When feasible and not medically contraindicated, use [cdc.gov]

• Gagging

  Aspiration pneumonia was diagnosed in patients with a disorder known to alter consciousness, the normal gag reflex, or the swallowing mechanism in whom the chest radiograph revealed an infiltrate involving the superior or basilar segments of the lower [jamanetwork.com]

  Aspiration pneumonia was diagnosed in patients with a disorder known to alter consciousness, the normal gag reflex, or swallowing mechanisms, or in whom the chest radiograph revealed an opacity involving the superior or basilar segments of the lower lobes [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

  A little side note: I gagged every time they did those saline flushes, and even though I brought along the mints that Clate suggested, I threw up after most of the sessions because of the taste that was left in my mouth. [theplayerstribune.com]

• Heart Disease

  Likewise, of 680 pneumonia cases among those in the atherosclerosis study, 112 had a heart attack, a stroke or died from heart disease, Yende's group found. [webmd.com]

  Our expertise extends to patients who have the following: Congestive heart failure Valvular heart disease Congenital heart diseases Cardiomyopathy Peripheral vascular disease Post-myocardial infract with complications Post-cardiac surgery Through our [pittsburghupmc.selectspecialtyhospitals.com]

  Lower Your Risk of Pneumonia You are more likely to get pneumonia if you smoke or have underlying medical conditions, like diabetes or heart disease. [cdc.gov]

  Pittsburgh Seniors are more likely to have other conditions, such as heart disease or COPD, that when combined with pneumonia can create dangerous complications and even death. [brightstarcare.com]

  […] who are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease because of another illness (e.g., heart disease, lung disease, asthma, diabetes, alcoholism, liver disease, or kidney disease). [blog.familypracticewexford.com]

• Kidney Failure

  People who have weak immune systems from diseases like cancer, diabetes, or kidney failure are also more likely to get sick from Legionella bacteria. [pureaircontrols.com]

• Irritability

  In case salpingit becomes complicated piosalpinksy, fever of gektichesky type, oznoba develops, intoxication accrues, the expressed symptoms of irritation of a peritoneum are defined. [medicine-for-you.com]

  Even in developed countries like the United States, as many as one in 1,000 affected children may die as a complication of measles usually from pneumonia or encephalitis, which is an irritation or swelling of the brain. Measles is preventable. [childrenspgh.org]

  That's because the cold or flu will irritate the lungs, creating an environment where it's easier for pneumonia germs to move in and start an infection. How Does It Feel? Most kids with pneumonia will feel sick. [kidshealth.org]

• Seizure

  Our expertise extends to patients who have the following: CVA Guillain-Barre Anoxic Brain Injury Neuro-Trauma Seizure Disorders Paraplegia Our hospital provides comprehensive, specialized care for patients requiring neurological and post neurological [pittsburghupmc.selectspecialtyhospitals.com]

  Neurodegenerative Dermatome Map Functional Outcome Head & Neck Trauma Headache Intracerebral Hemorrhage Ischemic Stroke Movement Disorder Multiple Sclerosis & Demyelinating Disease Neuromuscular Diseases Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Neurophysiology Seizure [qxmd.com]

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(See Workup.) The Legionellaceae family consists of more than 42 species, constituting 64 serogroups. [emedicine.medscape.com]

We present this case to highlight and reinforce that L. micdadei should be on the differential in the workup of pulmonary nodule in immunocompromised patients, and with its difficulty being cultured from respiratory secretions, lung tissue may help with [hindawi.com]

Introduction Severity of illness (SOI) plays a major role in determining the site of care, the diagnostic workup and the empirical choice of antibiotics for patients with community‐acquired pneumonia (CAP) [ 1 ]. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

We describe herein the clinical features, diagnosis, and successful treatment of two patients with Legionella micdadei pneumonia, the Pittsburgh pneumonia agent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The box-and-whisker plots show the mean and SD of the metabolite Prognosis of mortality of H1N1 For the prognosis of 90-day mortality, prediction models were built on the basis of the training set. [ccforum.biomedcentral.com]

Session Information Session Type: Abstract Submissions (ACR) Background/Purpose: Usual interstitial pneumonia associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF-UIP) has a poor prognosis with a median survival of 3 years. [acrabstracts.org]

Prognosis of patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia. Am J Med. 1990; 88: 1N-8N. Fine MJ, Smith DN, et al. Hospitalization decision in patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a prospective cohort study. [meducator3.net]

Two-year prognosis after community-acquired pneumonia, Lancet, 1993, vol. 342 (pg. 30 - 3 ) 8 Severe community-acquired pneumonia: factors influencing need of intensive care treatment and prognosis, Scand J Infect Dis, 1985, vol. 17 (pg. 377 - 86 ) 9 [academic.oup.com]

Hours later, Hill’s family finally gave a brief statement confirming that he is still alive, although his exactly condition and prognosis for recovery are unknown at this time. [foxsports.com]

2 pneumonia etiology low risk 0 high risk (see below) 2 vital sign abnormality absent 0 present (see below) 2 age in years 0 > 65 years 1 pleuritic chest pain absent 0 present -2 where • High risk pneumonia etiology is present if (1) due to Staphylococcus [meducator3.net]

An etiologic diagnosis was made in 52 of 907 (5.7%) outpatients and in 396 of 1339 (29.5%) inpatients. Escherichia coli was assigned as the etiologic agent in 19 patients (all of whom required hospitalization). [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

[…] influenzae, 18 (1.2%) viruses, 15 (1%) E coli and 121 (8%) mixed etiology. [journals.plos.org]

Unilateral damage of a uterine tube is characteristic of a septic etiology. [medicine-for-you.com]

This case highlights the importance of recognizing a rare etiology in a typical presentation as it was originally described. [hindawi.com]

The difference in the ecology between the two organisms may explain the infrequent environmental recovery of PPA and, ultimately, the epidemiologic differences between Legionnaires disease and Pittsburgh pneumonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sixteen patients with nosocomial Legionella micdadei pneumonia, diagnosed between 1977 and 1988, were studied retrospectively to define clinical and epidemiological characteristics of the disease. [asu.pure.elsevier.com]

Simultaneous infection with Legionella pneumophila and Pittsburgh pneumonia agent: clinical features and epidemiological implications." Amer J Med 1983;74:609614. Muder RR, Yu VL, Zuravleff JJ." [legionella.org]

Pathophysiology Legionella species are obligate or facultative intracellular parasites. [emedicine.medscape.com]

In this setting, a more accurate characterization of CAP-associated incident heart failure and its pathophysiology (ie, systolic versus diastolic) will likely need prospective studies in which the diagnosis of heart failure is also assisted by cardiac [ahajournals.org]

Biomarkers may facilitate early diagnosis and prognosis, as well as help determine response to treatment and develop new insights into ongoing pathophysiologic processes in viral pneumonia. [ccforum.biomedcentral.com]

Can I Prevent Pneumonia? The routine vaccinations that most people receive as kids help prevent certain types of pneumonia and other infections. [kidshealth.org]

The reservoir for the organism is water, and prevention of nosocomial infections can be accomplished by disinfection of the water supply. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Making healthy choices, like quitting smoking and managing ongoing medical conditions, can also help prevent pneumonia. [cdc.gov]

Prevention Though prevention is not always possible, there are certain steps you and your loved one can take to help boost the immune system. Eating a healthy diet filled with antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables is important. [homehelpershomecare.com]

The manufacturer of the hospital's Legionella prevention equipment, Liquitech, claims that in December 2011, the Pittsburgh VA told them it had a Legionella problem. [cbsnews.com]