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Bacterial pneumonia
An infection of the lungs caused by bacteria. The most common one is Streptococcus (pneumococcus), but other bacteria can cause this condition, in which the air sacs in your lungs get infected and inflamed.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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In what way does bacterial pneumonia spread?
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I have bacterial pneumonia, are the symptoms similar to viral pneumonia?
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How long will it take me to recover from bacterial pneumonia if I also got pleurisy?
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My 8 yo son got bacterial pneumonia. I've heard it's serious. Should I be worried or is it common?
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My 5 year old son was around my girlfriends daughter of 4 on Saturday. She now has bacterial pneumonia. Should I be concerned for my son's health?
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Is bacterial pneumonia contagious? My oldest son has had it for 5 days and started abx yesterday? Will my other kids get it? What's the incubation?
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What are some differences between acute bacterial pneumonia and tuberculosis?
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Can't streptococcus cause pneumonia too? And if so my doc put me on azythromiycin will this treat bacterial pneumonia?
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Is there a vaccination against bacterial pneumonia?
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What causes tachypnea and tachycardia in bacterial pneumonia?
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How does SARS differ from bacterial pneumonia?
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What's the difference between bacterial pneumonia and a bacterial infection of the lungs?
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I have bacterial pneumonia-no insurance--so no antibiotic--any suggestions on how to get a prescription? I'm traveling so very low on funds.
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