Pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
A rare pulmonary disease characterized by primary or nonbacteremic pneumonia most frequently arising in an intensive care setting or bacteremic pneumonia which is typically associated with neutropenia. Chronic lower respiratory tract infection with development of episodes of pneumonia is common in patients with cystic fibrosis. Acute infections are potentially life-threatening. Patients present with fever chills dyspnea cyanosis productive cough as well as signs of severe systemic toxicity. Alveolar hemorrhage necrosis and eventually cavity formation are commonly seen.
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