Which of the following community-acquired pneumonias
demonstrates the highest occurrence during summer and fall?
a) Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires’ disease accounts for 15% of community-acquired
pneumonias.
b) Streptococcal (pneumococcal) pneumonia
Streptococcal pneumonia demonstrates the highest occurrence in
winter months.
c) Mycoplasma pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia demonstrates the highest occurrence in fall
and early winter.
d) Viral pneumonia
Viral pneumonia demonstrates the greatest incidence during winter
months.
demonstrates the highest occurrence during summer and fall?
a) Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires’ disease accounts for 15% of community-acquired
pneumonias.
b) Streptococcal (pneumococcal) pneumonia
Streptococcal pneumonia demonstrates the highest occurrence in
winter months.
c) Mycoplasma pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia demonstrates the highest occurrence in fall
and early winter.
d) Viral pneumonia
Viral pneumonia demonstrates the greatest incidence during winter
months.