A 19-year-old college student living in a dormitory presents with fever, sore throat, and malaise for 2 days, followed by nonproductive cough and dyspnea. Chest X-ray shows bilateral interstitial infiltrates. Throat culture is negative. The patient was in contact with a classmate who had similar symptoms 3 weeks ago. Which of the following is the most likely organism?
- A)Adenovirus
- B)Neisseria meningitidis
- C)Influenza A virus
- D)Mycoplasma pneumoniaeGABARITO
- E)Streptococcus pneumoniae
Explicação
Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes atypical pneumonia, particularly in young adults and children. Classic features include subacute presentation with pharyngitis followed by bilateral interstitial infiltrates, nonproductive cough, and gradual progression. It spreads... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →