MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

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A post-mortem investigation of a 42-year-old man revealed serous-hemorrhagic inflammation in a larynx and trachea mucosa, a focal pneumonia, areas of atelectases and acute lungs emphysema. Histological research showed a vacuolar dystrophy and loss of cilia within the epithelium layer, an exfoliating of cells with oxyphile inclusions. Such changes in lungs are caused:
A
Influenza viruses
B
Parainfluenza viruses
C
Measles virus
D
Adenoviruses
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pneumonitis occurs when an irritating substance causes the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs to become inflamed. This inflammation makes it difficult for oxygen to pass through the alveoli into the bloodstream. Many irritants, ranging from airborne molds to chemotherapy drugs, have been linked to pneumonitis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Common causes of bacterial pneumonia are Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and, especially in kids, Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lobar pneumonia: Characterized by an acute inflammation of the entire lobe or lung. Histologically, tissue changes are classified into four stages: congestion, red hepatization, gray hepatization and resolution.

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