Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Pneumonia?

Michael Stuart Bronze, MD

February 16, 2016

Pneumonia can be generally defined as an infection of the lung parenchyma, in which consolidation of the affected part and a filling of the alveolar air spaces with exudate, inflammatory cells, and fibrin are characteristic. Infection by bacteria or viruses is the most common cause, although infection by other micro-organisms such as rickettsiae, fungi, and yeasts, and mycobacteria may occur. How much do you know about this condition? Test yourself with our quick quiz.

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