2.  An inflammatory condition of the lung—
especially affecting the microscopic air sacs
(alveoli)—associated with fever, chest
symptoms, and a lack of air space
(consolidation) on a chest X-ray.
 Typically caused by an infection but there are
a number of other causes.
 Infectious agents
include: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites.

3. Signs/Symptoms

5.  when they have just gotten over a cold.
 starts off as a cold/flu and gets worse.
 Aspirating.
 sucking substances in the lungs (choking on
food or drink).
 getting a bacteria such as Klebsiella can cause
pneumonia.
Period of Communicability:
- is Unknown. Appears that transmission can occur as
long as the organism is remains in respiratory
secretions.

6.  Etiologic Agent: Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Resistant to one or more commonly used antibiotics.
Seven sero-types (6A, 6B, 9V, 14, 19A, 19F, and
23F) accounted for most DRSP before the
introduction of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate
vaccine (PCV7, Prevnar®, Wyeth) in the U.S. in
2000). Most antibiotic resistance today is found in
serotype 19A, which is included in the new 13-valent
pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
(PCV13, Prevnar13®, Pfizer) introduced in the U.S.
in February 2010.

7. Methods of Control

9.  Stop smoking. You're
more likely to
get pneumonia if you
smoke.
 Avoid people who have Vaccines can prevent
infections that sometimes common diseases that
lead to pneumonia. sometimes lead to
 Stay away from people pneumonia, such as:
who have colds, the flu, or
other respiratory tract
infections.  Measles.
If you haven't
 Flu.

had measles or chickenpo
x or if you didn't get  Chickenpox.
vaccines against these
diseases, avoid people
who have them.
 Wash your hands often.
This helps prevent the
spread of viruses and
bacteria that may cause
pneumonia.