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Bacterial Pneumonia

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Bacterial pneumonia is an infection which causes inflammation of the lungs. Although there are several types of pneumonia such as viral pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia, the most common pneumonia is caused by a single celled organism, or bacteria, called streptococcus pneumoniae. Bacterial pneumonia is easily contracted by the elderly whose immune ... Continue reading

What is Mycoplasma Pneumonia?

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

There are several different types of pneumonia in the world today. Researchers are studying more and more cases each day. Mycoplasma pneumonia is just one specific type of pneumonia that several people suffer from. Bacteria is one of the main causes in a respiratory tract infection that is commonly known ... Continue reading

What is Walking Pneumonia?

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Many people's eyes are open wide when they hear the word walking pneumonia coming from their doctor's mouth. This type of illness is very disturbing to everyone and is very serious especially for all those with immune systems that are more vulnerable such as in newborns and the elderly. However, ... Continue reading