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Pneumonia can be a severe and potentially life-threatening condition. The cause of pneumonia is usually a bacterial or viral infection of the lungs, both of which can be quite dangerous. If you suspect your child is exhibiting symptoms of pneumonia, it is essential to seek medical attention as soon...
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Pneumonia refers to a severe infection of the lungs, which can be a relatively dangerous condition, either affecting one or both of the lungs. Pneumonia can arise due to inhalation of particles of harmful substances or pathogens coming from an infected individual’s cough or sneeze, especially in an enclosed...
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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, resulting in lung inflammation. The infection is usually bacterial or viral. The severity of the condition varies widely but generally, symptoms include coughing up mucus, a fever, chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, nausea and diarrhea. These symptoms are generally more severe...
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‘Pneumococcal’ is a broad term. Generally, it is characterized by any condition caused by the pneumococcus bacteria. This bacteria can cause a host of infections, including ear infections, sinus infections, meningitis, and bacteremia. One of the most common pneumococcal conditions is pneumonia – infection of the lungs. Pneumococcal pneumonia...
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The pneumonia shot (injection) is one of the leading methods of preventing the spread of pneumonia. It is also known as the pneumonia vaccine or pneumococcal vaccination, and it comes in two types. Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13 / 13) PCV13 protects against 13 different types of pneumonia bacteria. PCV13...
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Streptococcus pneumoniae is a type of bacteria responsible for causing pneumococcal disease. Infections by this type of bacteria result in a number of illnesses including pneumonia, meningitis, ear and sinus infections and bacteremia. The bacteria is typically spread via close contact with an infected person as well as through...
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Pneumonia signs and symptoms differ in severity and can be mild to severe dependent on a number of factors such as age, overall health, and infection type. Symptoms that are mild aren’t unlike the symptoms of the common cold or the flu but are more persistent. The issue with...
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Pneumonia may have a variety of causes. The viruses and bacteria we breathe into our lungs are, however, the most common culprits. Our bodies are usually well-equipped in circumventing bacterial or viral infection in the lungs, but some pathogens can take their toll on the immune system, even if you...
Pneumonia can be a severe and potentially life-threatening condition. The cause of pneumonia is usually a bacterial or viral infection of the lungs, both of which can be quite dangerous. If you suspect your child is exhibiting symptoms of pneumonia, it is essential to seek medical attention as soon...
Pneumonia refers to a severe infection of the lungs, which can be a relatively dangerous condition, either affecting one or both of the lungs. Pneumonia can arise due to inhalation of particles of harmful substances or pathogens coming from an infected individual’s cough or sneeze, especially in an enclosed...
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, resulting in lung inflammation. The infection is usually bacterial or viral. The severity of the condition varies widely but generally, symptoms include coughing up mucus, a fever, chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, nausea and diarrhea. These symptoms are generally more severe...
‘Pneumococcal’ is a broad term. Generally, it is characterized by any condition caused by the pneumococcus bacteria. This bacteria can cause a host of infections, including ear infections, sinus infections, meningitis, and bacteremia. One of the most common pneumococcal conditions is pneumonia – infection of the lungs. Pneumococcal pneumonia...
The pneumonia shot (injection) is one of the leading methods of preventing the spread of pneumonia. It is also known as the pneumonia vaccine or pneumococcal vaccination, and it comes in two types. Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13 / 13) PCV13 protects against 13 different types of pneumonia bacteria. PCV13...
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a type of bacteria responsible for causing pneumococcal disease. Infections by this type of bacteria result in a number of illnesses including pneumonia, meningitis, ear and sinus infections and bacteremia. The bacteria is typically spread via close contact with an infected person as well as through...
Pneumonia signs and symptoms differ in severity and can be mild to severe dependent on a number of factors such as age, overall health, and infection type. Symptoms that are mild aren’t unlike the symptoms of the common cold or the flu but are more persistent. The issue with...
Pneumonia may have a variety of causes. The viruses and bacteria we breathe into our lungs are, however, the most common culprits. Our bodies are usually well-equipped in circumventing bacterial or viral infection in the lungs, but some pathogens can take their toll on the immune system, even if you...