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Pneumonia is an inflammatory lung condition. Symptoms include cough, fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain, and fatigue. Some of the common causes of pneumonia are:
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Bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and Haemophilus influenzae often cause bacterial pneumonia, affecting the air sacs in the lungs.
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Viruses such as influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and adenovirus can lead to viral pneumonia by inflaming the lung tissue.
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Fungi like Pneumocystis jirovecii, particularly affecting individuals with weakened immune systems, can cause fungal pneumonia.
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Inhaling food, liquids, often due to swallowing difficulties, can trigger aspiration pneumonia.
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Pneumonia contracted during a hospital stay, known as nosocomial pneumonia, is caused by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus tends to affect individuals already hospitalized or on ventilators.
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