1. Atypical Pneumonia - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Radiological and CT features of SARS, with many sample images. From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Organ Imaging of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital. http://www.droid.cuhk.edu.hk/web/atypical_pneumonia/atypical_pneumonia.htm

Radiological Appearances of Recent Cases of Atypical Pneumonia in Hong Kong ENGLISH RUSSIAN Prepared by Drs. Anil T. Ahuja Jeffrey K. T. Wong Maintained by Drs. James F. Griffith Gregory E. Antonio This webpage was first set up on the 21st March, 2003. Page Hits: 410627 / Updated on Thursday, 21-Jul-2005 12:25:33 HKT BOOK ON SARS NEW! INTRODUCTION FOLLOW-UP IMAGING FINDINGS IN SARS ... FAQs 13th July 2004 A message to our visitors A year has passed since the end of the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong and it appears that we (the world community in general) have been spared of a massive recurrence of this infection this year. Nonetheless, research on this disease is on-going and we would like to congratulate all who have contributed to furthering our knowledge of this disease. The convalescent period of this disease has not been uneventful. Complications of the disease such as Lung fibrosis resulting in limitations to respiratory function, post-traumatic stress disorder like psychological trauma, side-effects of corticosteroid therapy (adrenal insufficiency and osteonecrosis) continue to surface. We have included some of the relevant images and references with this update. With the help of many co-workers from Hong Kong and other countries, we are pleased to announce that we have compiled a book documenting our collective knowledge and experience on SARS. This book is titled "Imaging in SARS", published by Cambridge University Press (

2. The Body: Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) Information resources on this common AIDSrelated infection and its treatment from TheBody.com. http://www.thebody.com/treat/pcp.html

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3. Ovine Progressive Pneumonia In Sheep Provides information on ovine progressive pneumonia, a common disease in sheep. Covers prevalence, transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis, and control and eradication of the disease. Includes color photos showing infected lungs and microscopic crosssections of lungs. For sheep http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI5750.html

FO-05750 1993 To Order Ovine Progressive Pneumonia in Sheep Cynthia B. Wolf General Ovine progressive pneumonia is a viral disease of sheep in North America. Common synonyms for this disease are progressive pneumonia and OPP. The OPP virus closely resembles Maedi-Visna, which is a similar slow virus (retrovirus) found in other parts of the world. The OPP virus can cause disease with any of the following signs: severe and progressive weight loss, labored breathing or pneumonia, paralysis, swollen joints associated with lameness, and palpably hard, unproductive udders. However, most infected sheep never show clinical signs of disease. Once a sheep is infected with the virus, that animal stays infected for its lifetime and serves as a carrier even in the presence of high levels of circulating antibodies. Unlike some viral diseases, the presence of antibodies is not indicative of immunity. Figure 1. OPP-affected lung showing enlarged size and meaty texture.

4. Pneumonia Bacteria are the most common causes of pneumonia, but these infections can also People with pneumonia caused by anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides, http://www.reutershealth.com/wellconnected/doc64.html

Pneumonia June 2001 WHAT IS PNEUMONIA? Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, and other organisms. Pneumonia is usually triggered when a patient's defense system is weakened, most often by a simple viral upper respiratory tract infection or a case of influenza. Such infections or other triggers do not cause pneumonia directly but they alter the mucous blanket, thus encouraging bacterial growth. Other factors can also make specific people susceptible to bacterial growth and pneumonia. Defining Pneumonia by Locations in the Lung Pneumonia is sometimes defined in one of two ways according to its distribution in the lung: Lobar Pneumonia (occurs in one lobe of the lung). Bronchopneumonia (tends to be patchy). [For a description of the lung , see Box The Lungs. Defining Pneumonia by Origin of Infection Pneumonia is often classified into two categories that may help predict the organisms that are the most likely culprits. Community-acquired (pneumonia contracted outside the hospital). Pneumonia in this setting often follows a viral respiratory infection. It affects nearly 4 million adults each year. It is likely to be caused by

5. Pneumonia - MayoClinic.com A description of the disease plus complications, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment. http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=5.1.1.16.8

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7. Pneumonia pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of germs,most commonly viruses. This article for parents explains the characteristics http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/pneumonia.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Pneumonia is a general term that refers to an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of microorganisms , including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Often pneumonia begins after an upper respiratory tract infection (an infection of the nose and throat). When this happens, symptoms of pneumonia begin after 2 or 3 days of a cold or sore throat. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms of pneumonia vary, depending on the age of the child and the cause of the pneumonia. Some common symptoms include: fever chills cough unusually rapid breathing breathing with grunting or wheezing sounds labored breathing that makes a child's rib muscles retract (when muscles under the rib cage or between ribs draw inward with each breath) vomiting chest pain abdominal pain decreased activity loss of appetite (in older children) or poor feeding (in infants) in extreme cases, bluish or gray color of the lips and fingernails Sometimes a child's only symptom is rapid breathing. Sometimes when the pneumonia is in the lower part of the lungs near the abdomen, there may be no breathing problems at all, but there may be fever and abdominal pain or vomiting.

8. Atypical Pneumonia Admission statistics, ways for the public to reduce their chances of contracting respiratory illnesses, and details of steps taken by the government to contain the illness. From the Hong Kong Department of Health. http://www.info.gov.hk/dh/ap.htm

9. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Pneumonia pneumonia is a common illness that affects millions of people each year in the United States. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. Pneumonia You may associate the word pneumonia with the melodrama of a soap opera prolongedhospital stays, oxygen tents, and family members whispering in bedside http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/bacterial_viral/pneumonia.html

KidsHealth Teens Infections Have you ever watched a movie or TV show where one of the characters had pneumonia? If you have, you may associate pneumonia with the melodrama of a soap opera: prolonged hospital stays, oxygen tents, and family members whispering in bedside huddles. It's true that pneumonia can be serious. But more often pneumonia is an infection that can be treated easily - without a hospital stay. What Is Pneumonia? Pneumonia (pronounced: noo- mo -nyuh) is inflammation of part of the lung. Inflammation is the immune system's response to a foreign invader or injury, often due to infection with germs , such as bacteria or viruses. When a person has pneumonia, lung tissue can fill with pus and other fluid, which makes it difficult for oxygen in the lung's air sacs to reach the bloodstream. With pneumonia, a person may have difficulty breathing and have a cough and fever. Sometimes a person may have abdominal pain and vomiting, too. Pneumonia is most commonly caused by viruses, such as the influenza virus ( flu ) and adenovirus. Other viruses, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are common causes of pneumonia in young children and infants. Bacteria such as

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12. MedlinePlus: Pneumonia pneumonia. From the National Institutes of Health; Pneumococcal pneumonia (NationalInstitute Information from the Medical Encyclopedia; pneumonia http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pneumonia.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Pneumonia Contents of this page: News From the NIH Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms ... Information from the Medical Encyclopedia Search MEDLINE/PubMed for recent research articles on Pneumonia You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Legionnaires' Disease Pneumocystis Carinii Infections Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Infections ... Lungs and Breathing Latest News Detecting Swallowing Problems Prevents Pneumonia (09/05/2005, Reuters Health) From the National Institutes of Health Pneumococcal Pneumonia (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) Overviews Pneumonia (American Lung Association) Also available in: Spanish Pneumonia (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Diagnosis/Symptoms Diagnosing and Treating Pneumonia (American Medical Association) - Links to PDF Radiography (X-Ray): Chest (American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America) Prevention/Screening Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (National Immunization Program) - Links to PDF Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What a Parent Needs to Know (American Academy of Family Physicians) Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV23) (National Immunization Program) - Links to PDF Also available in: Spanish Health Check Tools Test Your Pneumonia "I.Q."

13. Pneumonia Definition pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs. The lungs' air sacs fill with pus, mucus, and other liquid and can not function properly. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pneumonia pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. pneumonia isa common illness that affects millions of people each year in the United http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000145.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Pneumonia Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... References Illustrations Pneumococci organism Lungs Pneumonia White nail syndrome ... Respiratory system Alternative names Return to top Pneumonitis; Bronchopneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia Definition Return to top Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. Many different organisms can cause it, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Pneumonia is a common illness that affects millions of people each year in the United States. Pneumonia can range from mild to severe, even fatal. The severity depends on the type of organism causing pneumonia as well as your age and underlying health. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Bacterial pneumonias tend to be the most serious and, in adults, the most common cause, especially Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).

15. EMedicine - Hospital-Acquired Infections : Article By Quoc V Nguyen, MD Physician reports on the viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens likely to cause nosocomial infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infection, colitis, and candidiasis. Includes medical care and prevention tips. http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1619.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Hospital-Acquired Infections Last Updated: September 1, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: nosocomial infection, vancomycin-resistant enterococcus, VRE, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, Pseudomonas, candidiasis, Legionella, respiratory syncytial virus, thrush, Clostridium difficile AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Quoc V Nguyen, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, State University of New York at Syracuse Quoc V Nguyen, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Association of Immunologists Editor(s): David Jaimovich, MD , Section Chief, Division of Critical Care, Hope Children's Hospital, Assistant Professor Pediatrics, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois at Chicago; Robert Konop, PharmD

16. Pneumonia - Symptoms, Causes Of This Infection Of The Lungs Communityacquired pneumonia. Especially in adults up to middle age, community-acquired pneumonia is often a relatively mild illness. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. Pneumonia Fact Sheet - American Lung Association Site pneumonia encompasses many different diseases that involve infection or pneumonia affects the lungs in two ways. Lobar pneumonia affects a lobe of the http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35692

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19. Pneumonia - American Lung Association Site Because of this and spreading infection through the body pneumonia can cause death Tuberculosis pneumonia is a very serious lung infection and extremely http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35691

20. CNN.com - CDC Raises Alarm Over New Form Of Pneumonia - Mar. 15, 2003 CNN http://cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/03/15/WHO.alert/index.html

The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-mail Newsletters CNNtoGO SEARCH Web CNN.com CDC raises alarm over new form of pneumonia Health organizations work to stop spread of 'worldwide threat' A woman puts a mask on a boy in the emergency ward of a hospital in Hong Kong, where a new, deadly strain of pneumonia has been diagnosed. Story Tools HEALTH WARNING: The World Health Organization alerts travelers to be aware of the symptoms, which include: People presenting after February 1 with a history of fever greater than 38 C (100.4 F) AND one or more respiratory symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing AND One or more of the following: Close contact with a person who has been diagnosed with SARS. Close contact means having cared for, having lived with, or having had direct contact with respiratory secretions and body fluids of a person with SARS. Recent history of travel to areas reporting cases of SARS. Probable cases are defined as: A person with chest x-ray findings of pneumonia or Respiratory Distress Syndrome OR A person with an unexplained respiratory illness resulting in death, with an autopsy examination demonstrating the pathology of Respiratory Distress Syndrome without an identifiable cause.

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