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Known viral causes of atypical pneumonia are severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and measles. Both of these viral conditions are contagious.
Virus infections are contagious - like the flu, the common cold, viral pneumonia, and so on.
Right middle lobe pneumonia itself is not contagious; rather, it is typically caused by infections such as bacteria or viruses that can be spread from person to person. The contagious aspect depends on the underlying infection causing the pneumonia. For instance, viral pneumonia can be contagious, while pneumonia caused by aspiration or non-infectious factors is not. It's essential to identify the specific cause to understand any potential for transmission.
its not contagious
Viral Pneumonia IS the "scientific" name.
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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.
This type of pneumonia is also called atypical pneumonia, walking pneumonia, or community-acquired pneumonia
Both bacterial infections and viral infections can be contagious or not contagious. Some viral infections are not spread from human to human or are only rarely spread that way. TB is a contagious bacterial infection.
The ICD-9-CM code for Viral Pneumonia is 480.9
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