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Is pneumonia still a problem today?
Pneumonia can still be contracted today, if that's what you are asking, yes. There are pneumonia vaccines today so the threat is not nearly as large as it was in years past however, 55,477 people died from pneumonia in 2009 and 5.4% of hospital inpatient deaths were from pneumonia in 2006.
What happened in Ryan White's life in 1985?
In December of 1984, Ryan White contracted a severe rare pneumonia and it was discovered that he had contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion due to his severe hemophilia.
When did philo farnsworth get pneumonia?
Philo Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television, caught pneumonia and died March 11, 1971. Interestingly enough, his father had also died from pneumonia when Philo was just a teenager.
How did Carl Sagan get Pneumonia?
Carl Sagan developed pneumonia as a complication of his battle with myelodysplasia, a bone marrow disorder. The chemotherapy and immunosuppressive treatments he underwent weakened his immune system, making him vulnerable to infections like pneumonia.
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.
How did Liberace get AIDS?
It is not known when Liberace became HIV-positive, or how he contracted the illness. It is known that he passed away in February 1987 from cytomegalovirus pneumonia, a complication from AIDS.
What is washtub pneumonia?
Washtubs. Since the term "washtub pneumonia" was used to describe respiratory ailments contracted by laundresses in coal mining camps, the cause was probably coal dust mixed with the laundry chemicals.
What happen to Robert E. Lee?
Robert E. Lee suffered a stroke on September 28, 1870. He contracted pneumonia and died on October 12, 1870. For more information, please see the Related Link below.
Who served the shortest presidential term in history?
President Harrison, he had 4 weeks before dying of pneumonia, believed to be contracted at his 2 hour inaugural speech.
How can pneumonia be contracted by a medical procedure?
from contaminated equipment or the hands of health care workers. Some of these procedures are respiratory intubation, suctioning of material from the throat and mouth, and mechanical ventilation.
How did Robert Schumann die?
No, it wasn't schizophrenia depression. He died from syphilis and pneumonia. Back then, people who contracted syphilis were placed in asylums because they were considered crazy. I can only imagine how he was treated there.
How did Willi Smith die in 1987?
Willi Smith died in 1987 from shingella and pneumonia contracted on a trip to India. It is suspected that he succummed due to advanced HIV / AIDS that was undiagnosed prior to his death.
