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Is pnuemonia infectious

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 9/14/2023

Pneumonia is usually cause by bacteria and is infectious. The bacteria are spread by droplets which come from the lungs when coughing or sneezing and which carry the bacteria. This can then be inhaled or breathed in by another person.

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

What else can I help you with?

How bad can pnuemonia get?

I believe you can die from pnuemonia if it's not taken care of.

Where in the body is pnuemonia found?

Pnuemonia is found in your lungs and it effects your breathing you also cough and sometimes have a high fever.

When was pnuemonia discovered?

this has been discovered in the year of 1941

Can amox clv 825-125 help pnuemonia?

yes

What is the pharmaceutical abbreviation for pneumonia?

The abbreviation for pnuemonia is PNA

Major lung infection with fever treatment is with bactrim?

pnuemocytosis pnuemonia

Can pnuemonia be deadly?

Yes it can. Especially in the old, the young and those that have other illnesses.

Should i go to the sauna if I have pnuemonia?

Ask your doctor. The answer most likely is "not a good idea".

How did Sir Mackenzie Bowell die?

Sir Mackenzie Bowell died because of Pnuemonia.

What organ is affected by pnuemonia?

It affects the lungs and the bronchi (the tubes that allow air into the lungs).

Can you make a sentence using the word pneumonia?

The man went to the doctor to see if he had pnuemonia.

Are mumps infectious or non infectious?

Mumps is an infectious disease.