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Yes, that is very likely. Aspergillus infection occurs mainly in people having organ or bonemarrow transplant. These fungi, which are not infectious to people with normal immunity, can cause disease in the above mentioned patients because they are given some chemotherapy drugs (like cyclophosphamide). -Shrawan Bhandari, (Researcher in Aspergillus infection)
What else can I help you with?
Can pneumonia be transmitted from person to person?
No, pneumonia can not be transmitted from person to person.
Can a person suffer from H1N1 and pneumonia at the same time?
yes a person can have h1n1 at the same time they have pneumonia.
Which mathematician's illness led them to die from pneumonia?
=The person who died of pneumonia isRené Descartes=
How is Aspergillus fumigatus spread?
Aspergillus fumigatus is primarily spread through inhaling its airborne spores, which are commonly found in soil and decaying organic matter. People with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to infections caused by this fungus. It is not spread from person to person.
How did Harriet Tubman get pneumonia?
She got diagnosed with pneumonia from guiding a sick person through the underground railroad
How many times can a person get pneumonia?
infinite times.
Can you pass on pnuemnia?
Yes, pneumonia can be contagious, but it depends on the underlying cause. Bacterial and viral pneumonia can spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. However, not all types of pneumonia are contagious; for instance, fungal pneumonia typically cannot be passed from person to person. It's important to maintain good hygiene practices to reduce the risk of transmission.
How viral pneumonia is transmitted?
Viral Pneumonia is transmitted from one person to another. It an acute infection and it is an airborne transmitted virus.
What does superimposed pneumonia mean?
Well, darling, superimposed pneumonia is when a person who already has pneumonia gets hit with another infection on top of that mess. It's like adding insult to injury, but in the world of respiratory infections. So basically, it's pneumonia squared - not a fun time for anyone involved.
Is it preferable not to get near a person with pneumonia?
It is fine to be near a person with pneumonia, unless your immune system is compromised, as well. Under those circumstances, you should probably keep seven to ten feet between you and the pneumonia patient.
If you share ice cream with someone that has pneumonia can you have pneumonia?
If the patient has bacterial pneumonia it could spread through saliva and droplets from the cough. It is not a good idea to share food with any sick person.
Can i survive pneumonia without a spleen?
Yes, it is possible to survive pneumonia without a spleen. However, having a spleen helps the immune system fight infections, so individuals without a spleen are at a higher risk of infections, including pneumonia. It is important for individuals without a spleen to take precautions to prevent infections and to seek prompt medical treatment if they develop pneumonia.
