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Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Causes

Causes

Bacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often impossible to identify the specific culprit.

Many bacteria are grouped into one of two large categories by the laboratory procedure used to look at them under a microscope. The procedure is known as Gram staining. Bacteria are stained with special dyes, then washed in a special solution. The color of the bacteria after washing determines if they are gram-ne...

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Expert & Community Posts

Flu Outbreak

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Children with asthma or allergies need to be... Read more »

Should People With Asthma Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?

By Fred Little , Health Expert

...to all individuals (especially infants and young children), there are often some modifying... Read more »

Seasonal Flu, Swine Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines for People With Asthma

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...with asthma. But H1N1 flu poses a greater risk to children and young adults, while seasonal flu... Read more »

Allergies, Cold, Sinusitis, Flu -- Which Is It?

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...the flu can progress into ear infections and even pneumonia. A dry, hacking cough is common... Read more »

NJ Requires Flu Shots for Preschool Aged Kids

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...workersPeople with respiratory illnessesSenior adultsChildren who have asthmaAnyone who cares... Read more »

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Health Guide

Colds and the Flu: Complications

...infections.Ear Infections. The rhinovirus infection, a major cause of colds, also commonly predisposes children to ear infections, possibly by obstructing the Eustachian tube, which leads to the... Read more »

Pneumonia: Prognosis

...Elderly people who live in a nursing home or who are already sick are at particular risk.Very Young Children. About 20% of deaths in stillborn and very young infants are due to pneumonia. Small... Read more »

Immunizations: Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chickenpox)

...Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chickenpox)Chickenpox (caused by the varicella-zoster virus) is one of the most contagious childhood diseases. Nearly every unvaccinated child becomes infected with it. The... Read more »

Ear Infections: Causes

...middle ear. The infection typically evolves as follows:The primary setting for ear infections is in a child's Eustachian tube, which runs from the middle ear to the nose and upper throat. The... Read more »

Pneumonia: Symptoms

...Atypical Pneumonias. Atypical pneumonia is most commonly caused by Mycoplasma and usually appears in children and young adults.The disease progresses gradually.General flu-like symptoms often... Read more »

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Silver Reduces Risk of Pneumonia

August 25, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Intensive care unit (ICU) patients who need mechanical ventilation may now have a better way to ward off pneumonia. New... Read summary »

Corticosteroids Linked to Pneumonia

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Inhaling corticosteroids to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may cause pneumonia, a new study shows. The lung... Read summary »

Earlier Vaccination Saves Babies? Lives

November 12, 2008

By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A simple shift in your baby's vaccination schedule may... Read summary »

Common Drugs Boost Pneumonia Risk at Hospitals

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Hospitalized patients who are given acid-suppressive medications are 30 percent more likely to develop pneumonia during their... Read summary »

Vaccine for Healthy Preemies

July 12, 2006

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's a virus that causes epidemics of bronchitis and pneumonia in babies worldwide. Respiratory syncytial... Read summary »

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