Radiographic and computed tomographic (CT) features of Viral Pneumonia

Expiry Date
: 14/12/2022
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 3.1/4

The radiographic and computed tomographic patterns of viral pneumonia caused by different pathogens.

Keywords: Coronavirus; Viral Pneumonia; Human Metapneumovirus (HPIV); Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV); Bocavirus; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS); Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to update the knowledge of practitioners on the imaging findings of viral pneumonia.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of the:

  1. Human coronaviruses;

  2. Common causes of acute respiratory infections;
  3. Typical imaging patterns of viral pneumonia; and
  4. Clinical and radiologic characteristics, that suggest the diagnosis of viral pneumonia.


Instruction for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz at the end
  • You need to pass the quiz and complete the course rating to generate the module certificate at the end
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz
  • The pass grade is 70%
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