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How common is pneumonia in the US and other places around the world?
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∙ 13y ago
Pneumonia affects children and families everywhere, but is most prevalent in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Lisandro Veum
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∙ 11y agoIt is worldwide.... Different types are in different places.
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Where can pneumonia be found?
pneumonia is found in your lungs but can be in other places and its a server illness!!
Where does Pneumonia live?
Pneumonia is an infection or inflammatory response in the respiratory system. The lung is where the most signs of pneumonia can be seen in an individual with this condition. Pneumonia is most commonly caused by viruses, bacteria, and irritants, although there are other causes of pneumonia that are less common, such as fungal infections and chemical or smoke inhalation, etc.
What is the common name of pneumonia?
pneumonia ---- As stated above the primary and most common name of pneumonia is just that, pneumonia. However there are lay terms that are also used to refer to this inflammation, irritation and sometimes infection of the main part of the lungs (not including the bronchial tubes or other types of tissue). Some of these are: Lung infection Lung inflammation Fluid in the lungs Walking pneumonia Lung abscess Chest infection
What are the 3 most common nosocomial infections?
Urinary tract infections, pneumonia or other respiratory infections, and wound infections are usually the most common.
Where does the Chilean hawk live?
They usually live around Chile and other places around there.
How do you get to other places in nabooti island?
You use the plan to get around.
Pneumonia is a bacteria or virus?
Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus. Pneumonia can also be caused by inhaling vomit or other foreign substances.
Can you catch an pneumonia just by being near someone?
Yes, if the type of pneumonia the person has is caused by bacteria or viruses. Just like any other communicable disease, it will spread from person to person. Some forms of pneumonia are not due to infectious organisms and they are not communicable. Use good hand washing and prevention techniques to avoid catching it from someone infected. There are vaccinations you can get for some types of pneumonia that work like a flu shot to keep you immune from the organism that causes the infectious pneumonia.
How is salmonella food poisoning linked with pneumonia?
Other infections which can be caused by Salmonella include:.lung infections (pneumonia )
Is the vaccine for pneumonia the same as the vaccine pneumococcal?
Pneumonia is a medical illness (an infection of the lungs) caused by a variety of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi). Pneumococcus (full name Streptococcus Pneumoniae) is a bacteria and a common cause of pneumonia. Therefore vaccination against Pneumococcus will prevent some, but not all pneumonias.
Can you get pneumonia after getting the pneumonia vaccine?
yes
What are facts about pneumonia?
- More Children die of Pneumonia that any other illness. - The Mycoplasmic Pneumonia is also known as the Walking Pneumonia - About 2 million cases of Pneumonia are reported in USA each year - 40 to 70 thousand of those people die of it each year.
