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Pneumonia

Pneumonia caused by the virulent microorganism Streptococcus pneumoniae affects the airway and lung parenchyma, leading to airway damage and infiltration of bronchi. Symptoms include coughing, difficulty breathing, fever, and potential necrosis of pulmonary tissue, which can result in overwhelming sepsis and death. The disease process involves the flattening of epithelial cells and alveolar collapse, contributing to mucus production and respiratory distress.

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia caused by the virulent microorganism Streptococcus pneumoniae affects the airway and lung parenchyma, leading to airway damage and infiltration of bronchi. Symptoms include coughing, difficulty breathing, fever, and potential necrosis of pulmonary tissue, which can result in overwhelming sepsis and death. The disease process involves the flattening of epithelial cells and alveolar collapse, contributing to mucus production and respiratory distress.

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PNEUMONIA Virulent Microorganism Streptococcus Pneumoniae Microorganism enetrs the nose ( nasal passages) Passes through the larynx,

pharynx, trachea Microorganism enters and affects both airway and lung parenchyma

Airway damage Infiltration of bronchi Infectious organism lodges

Lung invasion flattening of epithelial cells macrophages and leukocytes

Stimulation in bronchioles Alveolar collapse

necrosis of bronchial tissues narrowing of air passage

mucus and phlegm production COUGHING Productive/non-productive

DIFFICULTY OF BREATHING Increase pyrogen in the body FEVER Necrosis of pulmonary tissue Overwhelming sepsis DEATH

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