Atypical Pneumonia Recovery
Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Prognosis
Prognosis
More than a million people are hospitalized each year for pneumonia, making it the third most frequent reason for hospitalizations (births are first and heart disease is second). Although the majority of pneumonias respond well to treatment, the infection can still be a very serious problem. It kills between 40,000 and 70,000 people each year.
Outlook for High-Risk Individuals
Hospitalized Patients. For patients who require hospitalization for pneumonia, thedeath rate is between 10 - 25%....
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Health Guide
Pneumonia: Causes
...bacteria that cause pneumonia include E. coli, Proteus (found in damaged lung tissue), and Enterobacter.Atypical PneumoniaAtypical pneumonias produce mild symptoms and a dry cough. Organisms that... Read more »Sickle Cell Disease: Complications
...Syndrome. Primary causes of acute chest syndrome include:Infection. Infection from viruses or small atypical organisms (Chlamydia and Mycoplasma) is the most common cause of the oxygen deprivation... Read more »Travel to Developing Countries: Infectious Diseases
...sneezing.First identified in China in 2003, not currently active in any parts of the world.Serious form of atypical pneumonia, resulting in acute respiratory distress. Hallmark symptoms are high... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors
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...Blood may indicate dead lung tissue. About a third of these patients experience weight loss.Symptoms of Atypical PneumoniaGeneral Symptoms for Atypical Pneumonias. Atypical pneumonia is most... Read more »Images
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