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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

## Overview

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Physical examination may be remarkable for fever, as well as consolidation and crackles on pulmonary auscultation. Patients with advanced disease may develop neurological signs, including altered mental status, weakness, and ataxia.

## Physical Examination

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### Vital Signs

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* Fever
* Tachycardia
* Tachypnea

### Lungs

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* Consolidation may be present with reduced breath sounds auscultated
* Crackles may be present

### Extremities

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* Weakness

### Neurologic

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* Altered mental status
* Ataxia

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