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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BronchopneumoniaBronchopneumonia - Wikipedia

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   Bronchopneumonia is a subtype of pneumonia. It is the acute inflammation of the bronchi, accompanied by inflamed patches in the nearby lobules of the lungs. It is often contrasted with lobar pneumonia; but, in clinical practice, the types are difficult to apply, as the patterns usually overlap.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PneumoniaPneumonia - Wikipedia

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   Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the small air sacs known as alveoli. Symptoms typically include some combination of productive or dry cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. The severity of the condition is variable.

3. www.osmosis.org › answers › bronchopneumoniaWhat Is It, Contagiousness, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More

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   Nov 24, 2020 · Bronchopneumonia presents with suppurative inflammation that’s localized in patches around bronchi, and may affect one or more lobes of the lung. In severe cases, bronchopneumonia can lead to the formation of a lung abscess (pus-filled pocket in a focal area).

   • Yes, bronchopneumonia is a contagious infection. The pathogens that can cause bronchopneumonia are usually breathed in by people. Normally, these a...
   • The exact length of time a person is contagious depends on the pathogen causing the infection. The average incubation period tends to be short, typ...
   • Clinical findingsThe clinical presentation of bronchopneumonia varies widely. Factors such as the pathogen, age, and presence of comorbid condition...
   • The causal pathogen of bronchopneumonia is oftentimes not known at diagnosis, therefore empiric treatment should be initiated with the most suspect...

4. www.verywellhealth.com › bronchopneumonia-5218848Bronchopneumonia: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis

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   May 3, 2022 · Bronchopneumonia is a lower respiratory infection of the lungs that is commonly caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and is characterized by widespread inflammation of the lungs.

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesPneumonia—Overview - PMC - National Center for ...

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   Sep 17, 2021 · Bronchopneumonia occurs when infection leads to multiple discrete foci of consolidation within the lung, whereas lobar pneumonia is described when the area of consolidation is confined to the affected lobe which is diffusely involved.

   • Author: Wei Shen Lim
   • Published: 2022

   • DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.11636-8

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   Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and historically known as Siam (the official name until 1939), is a country in Southeast Asia on the Indochinese Peninsula. With a population of 66 million, it spans 513,115 square kilometres (198,115 sq mi).

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   Is bronchopneumonia a subtype of pneumonia?

   • Bronchopneumonia is a subtype of pneumonia. It is the acute inflammation of the bronchi, accompanied by inflamed patches in the nearby lobules of the lungs. It is often contrasted with lobar pneumonia; but, in clinical practice, the types are difficult to apply, as the patterns usually overlap.

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   Is bronchopneumonia a bacterial pneumonia?

   • Bronchopneumonia is usually a bacterial pneumonia rather than being caused by viral disease. [medical citation needed] It is more commonly a hospital-acquired pneumonia than a community-acquired pneumonia, in contrast to lobar pneumonia.

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   What is the difference between bronchopneumonia and lobar pneumonia?

   • Anatomically, pneumonias may be classified as bronchopneumonia or lobar pneumonia. Bronchopneumonia occurs when infection leads to multiple discrete foci of consolidation within the lung, whereas lobar pneumonia is described when the area of consolidation is confined to the affected lobe which is diffusely involved.

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   Can bronchopneumonia cause emphysema?

   • In severe cases, bronchopneumonia can lead to lung abscesses, the formation of pus-filled pockets in one area of the lung. At times, the infection spreads to the pleural space (the fluid-filled cavity surrounding the lungs), filling it with pus (also called an exudate) and forming an empyema (a collection of pus). Symptoms of emphysema may include:

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8. www.msf.org › pneumonia-definition-and-treatmentPneumonia definition and treatment | MSF

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   The most serious type of chest infection is bronchopneumonia. It affects young children, and may start as a simple cold. Then the lungs become affected and the child has a high fever, cough, ...