PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An inflammation or infection of the lungs characterized by exudate (fluid/pus) in the alveoli.
A
pneumonia
B
tuberculosis
C
asthma
D
emphysema
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pneumonia is a condition characterized by an infectious inflammation of the lung parenchyma and deposition of pus within the alveoli. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria (e.g., Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)), fungi (e.g., pneumocystic cainii), and viruses (e.g., cytomegalovirus (CMV)).

Detailed explanation-2: -Pneumonia is an infection that affects one or both lungs. It causes the air sacs, or alveoli, of the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. Bacteria, viruses, or fungi may cause pneumonia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pneumonia. Bacterial pneumonia is an acute inflammation and consolidation (exudate fills alveoli) of lung tissue caused by bacteria. Pneumonias may be classified according to etiology, host reaction or gross anatomic distribution of the inflammation.

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