Is There A Cure For Pneumonia?
Nosocomial pneumonia; Ventilator-associated pneumonia; Health-care associated pneumonia
Treatment
Treatment aims to cure the infection with antibiotics. An antibiotic is chosen based on the specific germ found by sputum culture.
However, the bacteria cannot always be identified with tests. Antibiotic therapy is given to fight the most common bacteria that infect hospitalized patients, taking into account the most common bacteria in each hospital -- Staphylococcus aureus and...
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Pneumonia
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Pneumonia is a respiratory condition in which there is infection of the lung. Community-acquired pneumonia refers to pneumonia in people who have... Read more »
Pneumonia
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Pneumonia is a serious infection or inflammation of one or both lungs.Pneumonia is caused by the inhalation of infected microorganisms (tiny,... Read more »
Viral pneumonia
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Viral pneumonia is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the lungs due to infection with a virus.See also:Atypical pneumoniaInfluenzaRespiratory... Read more »
Parapneumonic pulmonary effusion
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Parapneumonic pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity, which develops in the setting... Read more »
Psittacosis
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Psittacosis is an infection caused by Chlamydia psittaci, a type of bacteria found in the droppings of birds. Birds spread the infection to humans. ... Read more »
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