hospital-acquired pneumonia


hospital-acquired pneumonia

pneumonia in a patient in a hospital, or hospital-like setting, such as a rehabilitation facility. Often caused by gram-negative or staphylococcal organisms. Synonym(s): nosocomial pneumonia

hospital-acquired pneumonia

Nosocomial pneumonia Infectious disease Pulmonary infection acquired during a hospital stay which is often more severe than community-acquired pneumonia Risk factors Immune compromise, alcoholism, elderly, aspiration due to intubation. Cf Community-acquired pneumonia.