Pneumonia

Definition of pneumonia

Type Features 
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) 
  • Acute infection of lung parenchyma acquired outside of a health care setting 
Nosocomial pneumonia 
  • Acute infection of lung parenchyma acquired in a hospital setting 
  • Subtypes 
    • Hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP) 
      • Pneumonia occurring > 48 hours after hospital admission 
    • Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) 
      • Pneumonia occurring > 48 hours after endotracheal intubation 
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