Pneumonia Pathophysiology
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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 not recently been in the hospital or another health care facility (nursing home, rehabilitation facility).
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Alternative Names
Bronchopneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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