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Cap/vap Topic Discussion Essay Preview: Cap/vap Topic Discussion Report this essay DefinitionsPneumonia: Inflammation of the lung most often caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms or inhalation of substances such as food, liquid, gas, or dust[pic 1]Clinical Presentation[pic 2]DiagnosisNew infiltrate on imaging with clinical signs/symptomsChest x-ray (gold standard)CT or ultrasoundOther testing:Sputum grain stain.