Which of the following are true regarding round pneumonia?
a) It occurs most commonly in the second and third decades of life
b) It is more common in the upper lobes
c) lt is most commonly associated with Klebsiella infection
d) It frequently progresses to cavitation
e) It is a feature of Q-fever infection
The correct answers are:
b) It is more common in the upper lobes
d) It frequently progresses to cavitation
Round pneumonia, also known as round consolidative pneumonia, is a type of lung infection that presents as a round, well-defined opacity on chest imaging. Here’s why the correct answers are true:
– b) Round pneumonia often affects the upper lobes of the lungs, which is a characteristic feature.
– d) Round pneumonia can progress to cavitation, meaning that the infection can lead to the formation of a cavity or abscess within the lung tissue.