Epidemiology

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Etiology

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Physiology

• Transmission: airborne, person-to-person

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Pathology

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Diagnosis

• CXR/Chest CT Patterns
  • Normal:
  • Alveolar infiltrates: may occur in cases complicated by secondary infection with encapsulated bacteria (pneumococcal, H. flu)

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Clinical

• Pneumonia (see [[Pneumonia]])

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Treatment

• Post-exposure prophylaxis (indicated for those with exposure to respiratory secretions): bactrim or erythro

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References

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