Medical MCQ-The most severe form of respiratory complication in influenza virus infection is:

The most severe form of respiratory complication in influenza virus infection is:

Primary viral pneumonia

Secondary pseudomonal pneumonia

Acute pneumatocele

Bilateral pleural effusion

Question Category:

Medicine

Correct Answer:

Primary viral pneumonia

Description:

Primary influenza viral pneumonia is the least common but most severe of the pneumonic complications. The most common bacterial pathogens causing secondary bacterial pneumonia are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Haemophilus influenzae. Ref:Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 1496

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