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Pneumonia Brief about Its Causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. One can get pneumonia from the air they breathe, or from the bacteria and viruses that are around. The infection is characterized by the inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs. Pneumonia is caused by infection with viruses and bacteria.  It can be contagious, and as a result, it can spread from one person to another. Pneumonia can be mild in certain cases and sometimes life-threatening. The various causes of pneumonia are, Streptococcus pneumonia, Mycoplasma pneumonia, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), some cold and influenza viruses, PCP pneumonia, coronavirus infection, SARS-CoV-2 infection, and Septic pneumonia. Hospital infection (HAP), aspiration pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).  People at risk for developing pneumonia include those who are older, have a weakened immune system, are smokers, or have a chronic lung infection. The highest...

A overview of Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a lung infection is caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. It can occur in one or both the lungs. The infection is characterized by the inflammation of the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs. As a result of pneumonia, pus or fluid gets filled up in the alveoli, making it difficult to breathe. Pneumonial infection caused by viruses and bacteria is contagious (it can spread from one person to another). Pneumonia can be mild in certain cases and sometimes can become life-threatening.  The various causes of pneumonia are, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), certain common cold and flu viruses, Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), coronavirus infection, SARS-CoV-2 infection, Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), Aspiration pneumonia, Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Who is at risk of developing Pneumonia? Children aged below two and people aged 65 and above are at the highest risk of developing Pne...