In this article, we will discuss about the various Causative pathogens responsible for community-acquired pneumonia. So, let’s get started.
Causative pathogens
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Hemophilus influenzae
Influenzae, parainfluenzae viruses
Legionella species of bacteria
Staphylococcus aureus
Coxiella burnetti
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Oral anaerobes and fungal
Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Legionella spp, Gram negative baccilli, and Hemophilus influenzae are responsible for hospital-acquired pneumonia (ICU).
Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia, Hemophilus influenzae, Logionella spp, and respiratory viruses such as influenzae, parainfluenzae virus etc are responsible for hospital-acquired pneumonia (Non-ICU).
Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Hemophilus influenzae, Respiratory viruses are responsible for OPD cases.
