Diagnostic studies which are helpful in diagnosing bacterial pneumonia, apart from routine laboratory tests, include bronchoalveolar lavage and urine antigen. Urine antigen test are helpful in the diagnosis of legionella. Bronchoalveolar lavage provides accurate results, but obtaining a sample may present some difficulties. Therefore, this method is typically performed in patients who are intubated and or on mechanical ventilation.
Bacterial pneumonia other diagnostic studies
Aspiration pneumonia other diagnostic studies
Community-acquired pneumonia other diagnostic studies
Lipoid pneumonia other diagnostic studies
Bacterial pneumonia differential diagnosis
Pleural effusion differential diagnosis
Lung abscess other diagnostic studies
Tuberculosis other diagnostic studies