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Pneumonia

Introduction. 

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that has multiple causes, such as viruses and bacteria. Among the more common causes are Mycobacterium, Chlamydophila, Mycoplasma, Streptococcus, and viruses. In immunocompromised individuals, Pneumocystic carinii, a fungus, is a frequent cause of pneumonia. Symptoms can be mild or severe, leading to edema and inability to do gas exchange. In severe cases, patients literally drown in their own body fluids.

Summary

Cause: Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Cause: Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Cause: Streptococcus pneumoniae

Pneumocystis pneumonia

Summary