Journal Community Acquired Pneumonia

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Definition

Hospital-acquired pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that occurs during a hospital stay.


Alternative Names

Nosocomial pneumonia; Ventilator-associated pneumonia; Health-care associated pneumonia


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Pneumonia is a very common illness. It is caused by many different germs, and the infection can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening.

Hospital-acquired pneumonia tends to be more serious than other lung infections, because:

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