肺炎
Also known as: 肺部感染
肺炎是肺組織的發炎,最常見的病因是細菌感染,但也可能由吸入食物或液體(嗆入)、病毒、黴菌或寄生蟲所引起。患病的肺部會充滿發炎性液體,妨礙氣體交換。吸入性肺炎常見於患有巨食道症、喉頭麻痺,或嘔吐之後的犬隻。病情從輕微到危及生命都有可能。
Quick facts
- Type:
- Disease
- Typical onset:
- Acute
- Body systems:
- Respiratory, Lower respiratory
- Affected species:
- CAT, DOG
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 CA40.Z
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Reviews bacterial and aspiration pneumonia, imaging diagnosis, and antibiotic plus supportive care.
- ICD-11
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