THORACIC SURGERY
Case #1 - A man, aged 70, with a long history of esophageal dysmotility. |
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: |
7.) What are the common infecting organisms?
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Common infecting organisms:
- Community acquired pneumonia - gram positive
- Nosocomial pneumonia - gram negative
- Aspiration - oral flora, especially Streptococcus and anaerobes
- Immunocompromised patients - opportunistic organisms
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