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Viral Pneumonia is transmitted from one person to another. It an acute infection and it is an airborne transmitted virus.
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What is the scientific name for viral pneumonia?
Viral Pneumonia IS the "scientific" name.
Can pneumonia be transmitted from person to person?
No, pneumonia can not be transmitted from person to person.
What is the correct code for viral pneumonia?
The ICD-9-CM code for Viral Pneumonia is 480.9
Is there a vaccine for viral pneumonia?
There is no specific vaccine for viral pneumonia, but vaccines such as the influenza (flu) vaccine and the measles vaccine can help prevent some of the viral infections that can lead to pneumonia. It is important to practice good hygiene, get vaccinated, and seek medical attention if you develop symptoms of pneumonia.
What is the name of germ of pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a general term, not a specific disease. There is viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, and a fungal pneumonia, among others.
Is pneumonia started by a virus?
It can be viral or bacterial.
Is viral atypical pneumonia contagious?
See related links. Known viral causes of atypical pneumonia are severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and measles. Both of these viral conditions are contagious.
What cause of pneumonia can antibiotics cure?
Antibiotics can only cure bacterial pneumonia, not viral.
Aspiration pneumonia is a viral infection?
No. It's bacterial.
How is pneumonia cured or treated?
Like many other viral infections, the main treatment is supportive care like fluid, oxygen, ect. There are antiviral medications, but they are normally not effective in viral pneumonia. Viral pneumonia can progress to bacterial pneumonia because the bacteria takes advantage of the fact that you're already compromised. In this case, antibiotic should help.
Can you get pneumonia in your shoulder?
Pneumonia is a viral infection of your lungs. But its effects can make you feel that you have pneumonia in your shoulders or the whole part of your upper back.
Pneumonia is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection in the?
Lungs
