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Pneumonia

What is pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. It causes the air sacs of the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. It can range from mild to severe, depending on the type of germ causing the infection, your age, and your overall health.

What causes pneumonia?

Bacterial, viral, and fungal infections can cause pneumonia.

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  1. Pneumonia (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. It causes the air sacs of the lungs to ... your age, and your overall health. What causes pneumonia? Bacterial, viral, and fungal infections can cause pneumonia. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pneumonia.html - Health Topics
  2. Pneumonia - weakened immune system 
    Pneumonia is a lung infection. It can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This article discusses pneumonia that occurs in a person who has a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000093.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hospital-acquired pneumonia 
    Hospital-acquired pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that occurs during a hospital stay. This type of pneumonia can be very severe. Sometimes, it can be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000146.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Mycoplasma pneumonia 
    Pneumonia is inflamed or swollen lung tissue due to infection with a germ. Mycoplasma pneumonia is caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae ( M ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000082.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. CMV pneumonia 
    Cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonia is a viral infection of the lungs that can occur in people who have a suppressed immune system. ... itself in the body. Some people with CMV pneumonia need IV ( intravenous ) medicines. Some people may need ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000664.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Viral pneumonia 
    Pneumonia is inflamed or swollen lung tissue due to infection with a germ. Viral pneumonia is caused by a virus. ... Viral pneumonia is more likely to occur in young children and older adults. This is because their bodies have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000073.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Atypical pneumonia 
    Pneumonia is inflamed or swollen lung tissue due to infection with a germ. With atypical pneumonia, the infection is caused by different bacteria than ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000079.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Aspiration pneumonia 
    Pneumonia is inflammation (swelling) and infection of the lungs or large airways. Aspiration pneumonia occurs when food or liquid is breathed into ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000121.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia 
    Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia is a fungal infection of the lungs. The disease used to be called Pneumocystis carinii or PCP pneumonia.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000671.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Community-acquired pneumonia in adults 
    Pneumonia is a 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 in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000145.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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