Common Adult RTIs: Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

What is Community Acquired Pneumonia?
CAP, the most common form of pneumonia, is an acute infection of the lung tissue occurring in a person who has not been hospitalized for at least 14 days before symptoms occur (hence "community-acquired").¹⁴

Signs and Symptoms
The symptoms of CAP include coughing with or without phlegm production, chest pain, shortness of breath, chills, shaking and/or fever.¹⁵

What Causes CAP?
CAP is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. A bacterium called Streptococcus pneumoniae is the predominant organism that causes CAP.¹⁶

Treatment
In mild to moderate cases of CAP, your doctor may prescribe an appropriate antibiotic regimen. In severe cases of CAP, hospitalization may be necessary.¹⁷

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