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What else can I help you with?
How you diagnose if it's viral or bacterial pneumonia?
A sputum culture will generally tell. Bacteria can be cultured, viruses can't.
Is there a vaccine for viral pneumonia?
There is no specific vaccine for viral pneumonia, but vaccines such as the influenza (flu) vaccine and the measles vaccine can help prevent some of the viral infections that can lead to pneumonia. It is important to practice good hygiene, get vaccinated, and seek medical attention if you develop symptoms of pneumonia.
Is crabs bacterial or viral?
Crabs are caused by a parasitic infection, not a bacterial or viral infection. They are commonly known as pubic lice and infest human pubic hair.
Is Anthrax disease bacterial or viral?
there are variations of anthrax that are viral and bacterial most anthrax is bacterial
Is bronchitis viral or bacterial?
Bronchitis can be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection, with viral infections being more common. Viral bronchitis typically resolves on its own with rest and symptom management. Bacterial bronchitis may require antibiotics for treatment.
Is pneumonia started by a virus?
It can be viral or bacterial.
Aspiration pneumonia is a viral infection?
No. It's bacterial.
What cause of pneumonia can antibiotics cure?
Antibiotics can only cure bacterial pneumonia, not viral.
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.
Pneumonia is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection in the?
Lungs
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.
Can you have the flu and pneumonia at the same time?
Yes, in fact that is one of the primary initial complications of the flu: a secondary bacterial pneumonia or sometimes a secondary viral pneumonia.
How is pneumonia cause?
fluid accumulation in the lungs due to infection. can be bacterial, viral, or fungal in origin.
Can the flu go into walking pneumonia?
One of the complications of influenza is secondary pneumonia, it may be either viral pneumonia or it could be bacterial pneumonia taking advantage of the weakened state of the host.
What is the Classifications of pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a bacterial or viral infection of the lungs. The lungs begin to fill with fluid causing difficulty breathing and high fever.
Is it true or false aspiration pneumonia is a viral infection?
False. Aspiration pneumonia is caused by the stomach contents or food going down into the lungs. It can cause a chemical pneumonitis and or a bacterial infection but not a viral infection.
Why are antibiotics given to swine when they are suffering with swine flu?
To prevent secondary bacterial or viral infections, such as pneumonia.
