Lower respiratory tract infection

Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 20 Sep 2014

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Citation:

Weerakkody Y, Lower respiratory tract infection. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-31121

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-31121

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/31121

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31121

Article created:

20 Sep 2014, Yuranga Weerakkody ◉

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Last revised:

20 Sep 2014, Yuranga Weerakkody ◉

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Systems:

Chest

Synonyms:

LRTI
Lower respiratory tract infections
Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI)

A lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a very broad term which can mean inflammation of the respiratory tract below the level of the larynx. This term may include a pneumonia (which is often given to described more organized consolidation within the lungs). There is also overlap with the terms large airways inflammation and the term bronchitis.

Lower respiratory tract infections can be caused by a multitude of organism. According to causative agent, it may be broadly divided into