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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by a bacteria or a virus. It causes inflammation of the alveoli or the air sacs of the lungs.

Unidentified Pneumonia Grips Chinese Schools: Echoes of COVID Crisis

Unidentified Pneumonia Grips Chinese Schools: Echoes of COVID Crisis

China battles a school pneumonia outbreak, reminiscent of COVID's early days, raising concerns and straining healthcare.

Understanding Pneumonia: A Call to Action on World Pneumonia Day

Understanding Pneumonia: A Call to Action on World Pneumonia Day

Many people underestimate the severity and prevalence of pneumonia, a potentially fatal respiratory infection.Read more to know.

'Phage-Cocktail': A Shot Against Pneumonia Biofilms on Medical Equipment

'Phage-Cocktail': A Shot Against Pneumonia Biofilms on Medical Equipment

Study published in Scientific Reports unveils success of <i>bacteriophage</i> cocktail against antibiotic-resistant <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> biofilms on medical equipment.

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Pneumococcal Vaccines Reduce Severe Infections in Kids With Sickle Cell Disease

Pneumococcal Vaccines Reduce Severe Infections in Kids With Sickle Cell Disease

After PCV7 licensure, pneumococcal infection rates in children aged 5+ with sickle cell disease significantly decreased.

Deep Learning Redefines Mortality Forecasting in Pneumonia Patients

Deep Learning Redefines Mortality Forecasting in Pneumonia Patients

Sophisticated deep learning-based model helps in accurately predicting 30-day mortality for patients diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

Germs From Dirty Dentures Could Cause Pneumonia

Germs From Dirty Dentures Could Cause Pneumonia

A recent study highlights how unclean dentures could have a role to play in causing pneumonia.

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Pneumonia can be Treated with Cystic Fibrosis Drug

Pneumonia can be Treated with Cystic Fibrosis Drug

Potential new therapy against pneumonia has been discovered by scientists, regardless of the pathogen that caused it.

Pollution Linked to Pneumonia in Kids

Pollution Linked to Pneumonia in Kids

Due to increasing pollution, the amount of people reaching hospitals complaining of difficulty in breathing has increased by about 15 percent, say health experts.

Top Facts About Pneumonia

Top Facts About Pneumonia

Pneumonia can be caused by a wide variety of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the air we breathe. The infection causes inflammation in the air sacs of the lungs.

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How Nanoparticle Sensor is Changing Pneumonia Treatment Approach?

How Nanoparticle Sensor is Changing Pneumonia Treatment Approach?

Nanoparticle sensors that distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia could avoid the use of antibiotics in cases where they won’t be effective.

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World Pneumonia Day 2015: "Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia Now"

World Pneumonia Day 2015: "Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia Now"

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List of Drugs Used to Treat Pneumonia

List of Drugs Used to Treat Pneumonia

View list of generic and brand names of drugs used for treatment of Pneumonia. You can find more information including dosage, side effects of the Pneumonia medicine.

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