How Long Does It Take To Cure Pneumonia
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
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...infected with this virus, but only 10% remain infected for more than 5 years. Only those infected for longer than 5 years have a higher risk (about 50% above normal). Other factors are then needed... Read more »Images
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