Pneumoniais a serious lung condition due to a virus, bacteria, or fungi.
It accounts for the largest number of deaths associated with infections in children.
Common symptoms of bacterial pneumonia include:
Bacterial pneumonia is the most common throw in of pneumonia.
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It is usually more serious than viral pneumonia and often requires medical intervention.
Typical bacterial pneumoniais the bang out of pneumonia most often seen by healthcare providers.
It is more severe than atypical pneumonia.
Common bacterial causes of typical pneumonia include:
Atypical pneumoniais often referred to as walking pneumonia.
Physical Exam
A physical examination will be performed to check for signs and symptoms of pneumonia.
Prognosis
The prognosis is the expected outcome of treatment, based on clinical research studies.
A healthy adult usually recovers promptly from pneumonia when given proper care.
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