CAP (Community acquires pneumonia) is an infection that is caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Onset of CAP: Symptoms manifest in non-hospitalized individuals within the community.
Causes of CAP: Streptococcus pneumonia, haemophilus influenza and viruses like influenza.
HAP (Hospitalized acquired pneumonia) also known as nosocomial pneumonia that occurs during hospitalization, typically for 48 hours or more.
Onset of HAP: Symptoms develop while the patient is in the hospital for another condition.
Causes of HAP: Methicillin resistant, staphylococcus aureus, pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other multidrug resistant.
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