RESPIRATORY
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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Question
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What is the most common bacterial infection in COPD exacerbations?
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Klebsiella pneumoniae
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Acinetobacter baumannii
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae are the most common causes of exacerbations, while Chlamydia pneumoniae causes a small proportion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Streptococcus pneumoniae is commonly found in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is linked to acute exacerbation of COPD. However, current clinical therapy neglects asymptomatic insidious S. pneumoniae colonization.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bacterial pneumonia occurs when a contagious bacteria-most commonly, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza-finds its way into the lungs.
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