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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

Causes of Walking Pneumonia — Be Aware!

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

In our world today there are several tiny germs that can cause a person to become infected with the horrible infection, "walking pneumonia." Walking pneumonia is generally caused by viruses, bacteria, pollutants, fungus, or even inhaled chemical irritants. However, one of the most common causes of this infection is a ... 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

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae – Prevention, Cure and Symptoms

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Mycoplasmal pneumonia is a bacterial disease that shows signs of gradual as well as insidious onset of several days and continues till many weeks. The patient is likely to suffer from fever, malaise not to mention persistent as well as slow dry cough. Coughing is considered to be an integral ... Continue reading

Symptoms of Pneumonia (Mycoplasma Pneumonia)

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Pneumonia is an illness that is characterized by serious lung infection or inflammation in one or both lungs. There are many different types of pneumonia, but one well-known and common type is mycoplasma pneumonia. This is caused by a specific type of bacteria, mycoplasma pneumonia, and is spread through the ... Continue reading