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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Synonyms
- Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia
Definitions
- Lung infection caused by gram-positive organism Staphylococcus, usually S. aureus
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Lobo LJ et al: Expanded clinical presentation of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia. Chest. 138(1):130-6, 2010
- Hayden GE et al: Chest radiograph vs. computed tomography scan in the evaluation for pneumonia. J Emerg Med. 36(3):266-70, 2009
- Nguyen ET et al: Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia: radiographic and computed tomography findings. J Thorac Imaging. 23(1):13-9, 2008
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Severe methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus community-acquired pneumonia associated with influenza--Louisiana and Georgia, December 2006-January 2007. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 56(14):325-9, 2007
- Hageman JC et al: Severe community-acquired pneumonia due to Staphylococcus aureus, 2003-04 influenza season. Emerg Infect Dis. 12(6):894-9, 2006
- Hodina M et al: Imaging of cavitary necrosis in complicated childhood pneumonia. Eur Radiol. 12(2):391-6, 2002
- Macfarlane J et al: Radiographic features of staphylococcal pneumonia in adults and children. Thorax. 51(5):539-40, 1996
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Synonyms
- Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia
Definitions
- Lung infection caused by gram-positive organism Staphylococcus, usually S. aureus
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Lobo LJ et al: Expanded clinical presentation of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia. Chest. 138(1):130-6, 2010
- Hayden GE et al: Chest radiograph vs. computed tomography scan in the evaluation for pneumonia. J Emerg Med. 36(3):266-70, 2009
- Nguyen ET et al: Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia: radiographic and computed tomography findings. J Thorac Imaging. 23(1):13-9, 2008
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Severe methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus community-acquired pneumonia associated with influenza--Louisiana and Georgia, December 2006-January 2007. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 56(14):325-9, 2007
- Hageman JC et al: Severe community-acquired pneumonia due to Staphylococcus aureus, 2003-04 influenza season. Emerg Infect Dis. 12(6):894-9, 2006
- Hodina M et al: Imaging of cavitary necrosis in complicated childhood pneumonia. Eur Radiol. 12(2):391-6, 2002
- Macfarlane J et al: Radiographic features of staphylococcal pneumonia in adults and children. Thorax. 51(5):539-40, 1996
