6. Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an umbrella term for a lung tissue infection that can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus and is another leading cause of NCCP. There are two classifications of pneumonia: community-acquired (CAP) or hospital-acquired (HAP), which is also known as nosocomial pneumonia and is most common in intensive care units.
The most common bacterial cause of CAP is streptococcus pneumonia. A chest X-ray often diagnoses the different types of pneumonia. The most common treatment of CAP is a macrolide antibiotic such as azithromycin or doxycycline. For those with HAP, it is often suggested that antibiograms that allow for the understanding of the susceptibilities of specific microorganisms to different antibiotics.
