3 results
Streptocccus Pneumoniae
Microbiology: Gram Positive, Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase Negative
Epidemiology - 10% adult carriers:
 • Most common cause of:
Streptocccus Pneumoniae ... Bacterial meningitis, Otitis ... Physical Exam, CXR ... , ENT exam, CT sinus ... microbiology #diagnosis #management
Salmonella enterica Aortitis - chest radiograph showed enlargement of the aortic arch, with deviation of the
Salmonella enterica Aortitis ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #CT #Salmonella ... #Enterica #Aortitis ... #NEJM
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Diagnosis and Management ... radiograph or CT ... Pathogens: • Streptococcus ... Yield of blood CX ... CAP #Diagnosis #Management