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ID Board Review/Ambiguous Topics/Pneumonia
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Pneumonia is a general term, than can be applied to several different diseases, and clinical situations. Below are some categorizations that can assist in defining, and correctly managing different types of pneumonias.
Etiology Specific Pneumonias
Viral Pneumonia
Bacterial Pneumonia
Noninfectious Pneumonias
Eosinophilic Pneumonia
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Setting Specific Pneumonias
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia (HCAP)
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)