Epidemy of pneumonia

Alt description of the image is required for accessibility

"Epidemy of pneumonia" table of contents

  1. Epidemy of pneumonia
  2. Spread of the disease
  3. This is the last page with a gallery

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli. It is usually caused by infection with viruses or bacteria and less commonly other microorganisms, certain drugs and other conditions such as autoimmune diseases.

Alt description of the image is required for accessibilityTypical signs and symptoms include a cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. Diagnostic tools include x-rays and culture of the sputum. Vaccines to prevent certain types of pneumonia are available. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.

Pneumonia presumed to be bacterial is treated with antibiotics. If the pneumonia is severe, the affected person is generally hospitalized.

"Epidemy of pneumonia" table of contents

  1. Epidemy of pneumonia
  2. Spread of the disease
  3. This is the last page with a gallery
X