Organisms That are Commonly Associated with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Include

Question

Organisms that are commonly associated with ventilator-associated pneumonia include
A) Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
B) Streptococcus pyogenes.
C) Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
D) Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

Accepted Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacteria associated with ventilator-associated pneumonia due to its ability to form biofilms, survive in low-oxygen environments, and resist many antibiotics. Streptococcus pyogenes is not commonly associated with this type of pneumonia. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a bacterium that causes tuberculosis, which is not typically considered a complication of mechanical ventilation. Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a bacteria that causes diphtheria, which is also not commonly associated with ventilator-associated pneumonia.