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Dozens of different bacteria can cause bacterial pneumonia.
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What is a significant difference between viral pneumonia and bacteria pneumonia?
A significant difference between viral pneumonia and bacterial pneumonia lies in their causes and treatment approaches. Viral pneumonia is caused by viruses, such as influenza or respiratory syncytial virus, and typically resolves on its own without antibiotics, focusing instead on supportive care. In contrast, bacterial pneumonia is caused by bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, and often requires antibiotic treatment. Additionally, bacterial pneumonia can lead to more severe complications if left untreated compared to viral pneumonia.
Is pneumonia caused by a prokaryotic organism or a eukaryotic organism?
It depends on what is causing the pneumonia. There are bacterial causes of pneumonia such as streptococcus pneumoniae and bacteria are prokaryotic. Viruses can also cause pneumonia and are not really considered prokaryotes or eukaryotes. Fungi are eukaryotes and can also cause pneumonia.
What are the main causes of death from smallpox?
Complications such as bacterial infection of the open skin lesions, pneumonia, or bone infections are the major causes of death from smallpox.
The form of pneumonia that can be prevented through vaccination is?
Bacterial pneumonia
Was bacterial pneumonia always fatal?
Prior to the discovery of penicillin antibiotics, bacterial pneumonia was almost always fatal
One organism that causes bacterial pneumonia is called pneumococcus. what shape is it.?
Round because coccus is the scientific name for round.
One organism that causes bacterial pneumonia is called pneumococcus. What shape is it?
Round because coccus is the scientific name for round.
Is pneumonia gram postitive?
I assume you mean bacterial pneumonia, from there it is dependent on what type of bacteria is causing the pneumonia. For example Streptococcus pneumoniae is gram positive, but Klebsiella pneumoniae gram negative.On the whole though, bacterial pneumonia is more typically caused by gram positive bacteria.
What is the cure for bacterial pneumonia?
Antibiotics.
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.
What form of pneumonia can be prevented through vaccination?
Bacterial pneumonia, specifically pneumococcal pneumonia (aka Streptococcus pneumoniae).
Is pneumonia started by a virus?
It can be viral or bacterial.
