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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for "Community-acquired" infections
  1. Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. This article covers community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children. This type of pneumonia occurs in healthy children who have not recently been in the hospital ...
  2. ... breathing (respiratory) condition in which there is an infection of the lung. This article covers community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This type of pneumonia is found ...
  3. ... periods of time or indefinitely to prevent the infection from returning.
  4. ... infection with a germ. With atypical pneumonia, the infection is caused by different bacteria than the more common ones that cause pneumonia. Atypical pneumonia also tends to have milder symptoms than typical pneumonia.
  5. ... is inflamed or swollen lung tissue due to infection with a germ. ... different from those of pneumonia due to other common bacteria.
  6. ... the test sample. You may have a bacterial infection. A culture is needed to confirm the diagnosis.
  7. Risks of the procedure may include: Infection of the site Bleeding at the site If there is bleeding, the blood vessels may be sealed (cauterized) with an electric current or laser.
  8. Kelly MS, Sandora TJ. Community-acquired pneumonia. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, Shah SS, Tasker RC, Wilson KM, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics . 21st ...