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Pneumonia is not the cause of disease, but rather the end result (fluid accumulation in the lungs). Pneumonia can have more than 30 causes such as stroke, Alcoholism, direct inhalation of the liquids, and many different Infectious Diseases.

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A number of viruses and bacteria can cause pneumonia, in addition to fungal infections (in immunocompromised patients). Chemical pneumonias occur after aspiration of various chemicals/toxins.

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