QUESTION: Which of the following statements is not true for pneumonia?
A Pneumonia can be transmitted to a healthy person by inhaling the droplets released by an infected person and also by sharing utensils
B Pathogens causing pneumonia are Streptococcus pneumonia and Haemophilus influenzae
C There is no vaccine yet available to prevent pneumonia
D None of these
ANSWER: There is no vaccine yet available to prevent pneumonia
| Aspect | Description |
| Introduction | · Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition affecting the air sacs in one or both lungs. |
| Types | · Walking pneumonia
· Bacterial Pneumonia · Viral Pneumonia · Fungal Pneumonia · Aspiration pneumonia · Community-acquired pneumonia · Hospital-acquired pneumonia · Ventilator-associated pneumonia |
| Mode of Transmission | · Inhalation of infected respiratory droplets
· Coughing · Sneezing · Contact with contaminated surfaces |
| Symptoms | · Cough
· Fever · Difficulty breathing |
| Causative Agents | · Streptococcus pneumoniae
· Haemophilus influenzae · Legionella pneumophila · Influenza virus · SARS-cov-2 (COVID-19) |
| Vaccination | · Vaccines are available to prevent certain types of pneumonia. |
| Treatment | · Bacterial pneumonia is often treated with antibiotics.
· Viral pneumonia is managed with supportive care. |
| Prevention | · Practicing good hygiene, like handwashing and covering coughs and sneezes.
· Avoiding close contact with sick individuals. · Getting vaccinated against preventable causes of pneumonia. · Managing underlying health conditions to reduce risk. |
| Complications | · Respiratory failure
· Sepsis · Lung abscess, · Pleural effusion · Long-term lung damage |