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

Examination findings that may indicate a specific etiology for consideration are as follows:

• Bradycardia may indicate a Legionella etiology;

• Periodontal disease may suggest an anaerobic and/or polymicrobial infection;

• Bullous myringitis may indicate M pneumoniae infection;

• Physical evidence of risk for aspiration may include a decreased gag reflex; and

• Cutaneous nodules, especially in the setting of central nervous system findings, may suggest Nocardia infection.

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Cite this: Michael Stuart Bronze. Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Pneumonia? - Medscape - Feb 16, 2016.