A patient presents with pneumonia accompanied by foul-smelling breath, an absent gag reflex, or recent loss of consciousness. What should be suspected?

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Foul-smelling breath, absent gag reflex, and recent loss of consciousness indicate a possible aspiration event leading to aspiration pneumonia. Chlamydia pneumonia, pneumococcal pneumonia, and tuberculosis do not typically present with these symptoms.

A Patient Presents with Pneumonia Accompanied by Foul-Smelling Breath, an Absent