Viral pneumonia is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the lungs due to infection with a virus.
See also:
Pneumonia - viral; "Walking pneumonia" - viral
Viral
Viral pneumonia is most often caused by one of several viruses:
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Risk factors for pneumonia often depend on the specific type of disease.Risk Factors for Institutional- and Hospital-Acquired (Nosocomial)... Read more »
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PrognosisIn most cases of arbovirus infection, symptoms are mild, last 3 - 5 days, and resolve without becoming serious. In fact, the infection is... Read more »
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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 »
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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 »
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The severity of symptoms depends on where and how the virus enters the body. Except in very rare instances and in special circumstances, the disease... Read more »