Table 4 Lung ultrasound findings according to etiology of pneumonia
Etiology of pneumonia | n | Lung US findings (n) | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Pneumocysit jirovecii | 25 | B-profile | 24 (96) |
Consolidation | 9 (12) | ||
Pneumothorax | 1 (4) | ||
Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 41 | Consolidation | 30 (73) |
Pleural effusion with stranding | 3 (7.3) | ||
Pleural effusion without stranding | 8 (19.5) | ||
Bacterial pneumonia | 20 | Consolidation | 20 (100) |
Pleural effusion without stranding | 5 (25) | ||
B-profile | 4 (20) | ||
Unknown etiology | 31 | Consolidation | 31 (100) |
Pleural effusion without stranding | 2 (6.5) | ||
B-profile | 2 (6.5) |