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	Bacterial pneumonia
		Pneumonia may occur in people of all ages, although young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised patients are especially at risk.
		Symptoms of pneumonia commonly include shortness of breath; coughing that produces greenish or yellow sputum; a high fever (that may be accompanied with sweating, chills, and rigors [shaking]); sharp or stabbing chest pain, worsened by deep breaths or coughs (pleuritic chest pain); and rapid, shallow breathing that is often painful.
		In nosocomial pneumonia (pneumonia that was acquired while the patient was in hospital for other treatment) and in immunocompromised patients, a clear diagnosis of pneumonia can be difficult; thus, a chest CT scan and/or other tests are often required to rule out causes such as pulmonary embolism).
	www.mrsci.com /Pulmonology/Bacterial_pneumonia.php (2725 words)

	Pneumonia
		Pneumonia is a general term that refers to an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
		Symptoms of pneumonia vary, depending on the age of the child and the cause of the pneumonia.
		When pneumonia is due to whooping cough (pertussis), the child may have long coughing spells, turn blue from lack of air, or make a classic "whoop" sound when trying to take a breath.
	kidshealth.org /parent/infections/bacterial_viral/pneumonia.html (1253 words)

	Project Inform: Bacterial Infections [ HIV / AIDS Treatment Information ]
		A study of bacterial pneumonia in Barcelona, Spain, found that the yearly rate of bacterial pneumonia between 1997 and 2002 was eight per 1000 HIV patients.
		Incidence of bacterial pneumonia was 22.7 episodes/100 person-years in early 1993, 12.3 episodes/100 patient-years in early 1996, and 9.1 episodes/100 patient-years in late 1997 (p<0.05).
		Bacterial pneumonia was associated with breathing chemical irritants such as insect spray, petrol or paint fumes in the previous month or hospitalisation for pneumonia within the last 6 months on multivariate analysis.
	www.projinf.org /fs/bacterial.html (1762 words)

	Pneumonia
		Pneumonia (pronounced: noo-mow-nyuh) is an infection of the lungs.
		Pneumonia is commonly caused by viruses, such as the influenza virus (flu) and adenovirus.
		Walking pneumonia, which has also been called atypical pneumonia because it's different from the typical bacterial pneumonia, is common in teens and is often caused by a tiny microorganism known as Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
	kidshealth.org /teen/infections/bacterial_viral/pneumonia.html (1128 words)

	Pneumonia
		Pneumonia and influenza combined have ranked as the sixth leading cause of death since 1979.
		Other viral pneumonias are complicated by an invasion of bacteria, with all the typical symptoms of bacterial pneumonia.
		If you develop pneumonia, and you’re young, your pneumonia is caught early, your defenses against disease are working well, the infection hasn’t spread, and if you’re not suffering from other illnesses, your chances of a fast recovery are very good.
	www.pcca.net /Pneumonia.html (982 words)

	Pneumonia
		Viral pneumonias may be complicated by an invasion of bacteria, with all the typical symptoms of bacterial pneumonia.
		The drugs used to fight pneumonia are determined by the germ causing the pneumonia and the judgment of the doctor.
		Since pneumonia often follows ordinary respiratory infections, the most important preventive measure is to be alert to any symptoms of respiratory trouble that linger more than a few days.Good health habits, proper diet and hygiene, rest, regular exercise, etc., increase resistance to all respiratory illnesses.
	www.oclung.org /webpages/pneumonia.html (1372 words)

	Pneumonia - Children's Hospital Boston
		Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants.
		Pneumonia can occur year round, but is usually seen in the winter and spring.
		Early symptoms of viral pneumonia are the same as those of bacterial pneumonia.
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site1457/printerfriendlypageS1457P0.html (668 words)

	IV. Specific Syndromes - The Body (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Bacterial pneumonia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among IDU.
		The clinical presentation, etiological agents, and outcome from bacterial pneumonia depend on the stage of disease, method of diagnosis, and on whether the infection is community or nosocomially acquired.
		Risk factors for developing a first episode of bacterial pneumonia were examined in a prospective study of IDU between 1988 and 1992.
	www.thebody.com /currier/bacterial/syndromes.html (2056 words)

	Pneumonia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Pneumonia is a serious infection that affects the lungs.
		Usually the symptoms of bacterial pneumonia have a rapid onset and develop during an upper respiratory infection, that is, influenza or cold.
		Bacterial pneumonias should be treated with antibiotics for five to 14 days depending on the severity of the illness.
	www.armymedicine.army.mil /hc/healthtips/06/200411pneumonia.cfm (413 words)

	Bacterial pneumonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bacterial pneumonia is an infection of the lungs by bacteria.
		The "atypical" bacteria are Chlamydophila pneumoniae (J16.0), Mycoplasma pneumoniae (J15.7), and Legionella pneumophila.
		The antibiotic choice depends on the nature of the pneumonia, the microorganisms most commonly causing pneumonia in the geographical region, and the immune status and underlying health of the individual.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bacterial_pneumonia (593 words)

	BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA - [Alternative Medicine] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Bacterial pneumonia (new-moan-yuh) is an infection of the lungs that causes increased fluid in the lungs.
		Caregivers may suggest that you receive the pneumonia vaccine if you have a long term health problem or if you are over 50 years.
		This vaccine protects you against the most common type of pneumonia that is caused by the pneumococcus bacteria.
	www.luhs.org /health/kbase/htm/mdx-/amm0/067/mdx-amm0067.htm (767 words)

	Pneumonia
		Pneumonia is caused by an infection or injury to the lower respiratory tract resulting in inflammation.
		Virulence and severity of the pneumonia depends on the health of the individual, the particular microorganism, and the size of the inoculation.
		Most infectious pneumonia is caused by bacteria and 60-80% of all bacterial pneumonia is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
	medplant.nmsu.edu /Diseases/pneumonia/pneumonia.htm (1036 words)

	Pneumonia
		Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection.
		Bacterial pneumonias tend to be the most serious and, in adults, the most common cause of pneumonia. The most common pneumonia-causing bacterium in adults is Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).
		In some people, particularly the elderly and those who are debilitated, bacterial pneumonia may follow influenza or even a common cold.
	www.pennhealth.com /ency/article/000145.htm (836 words)

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		Pneumonia is an infection and inflammation of the lungs.
		Pneumonia is the fifth leading cause of death, especially in the very young and the elderly.
		Atypical pneumonia is usually a flu-like illness caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_pneum_crs.htm (727 words)

	Bacterial Pneumonia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Bacterial pneumonia is a common problem for many HIV-positive people, even for those who have high T-cell counts or are responding well to anti-HIV treatment.
		Bacterial pneumonia and less severe airway (respiratory tract) infections can be caused by one of several bacteria.
		A diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia depends mostly on the results of chest x-rays, blood tests (especially those looking for the bacteria and measuring white blood cell counts), and examination of sputum (phlegm) samples.
	www.aidsmeds.com /OIs/BacterialPneumonia.htm (829 words)

	Pneumonia information produced by medical doctors
		Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
		Pneumonia is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
		In other cases, pneumonia is caused when bacteria or viruses that are normally present in the mouth, throat, or nose inadvertently enter the lung.
	www.medicinenet.com /pneumonia/article.htm (498 words)

	Pneumonia - MayoClinic.com
		Pneumonia is a particular concern for older adults and people with chronic illnesses or impaired immune systems, but it also can strike young, healthy people.
		Although signs and symptoms vary, many cases of pneumonia develop suddenly, with chest pain, fever, chills, cough and shortness of breath.
		Although antibiotics can treat some of the most common forms of bacterial pneumonias antibiotic-resistant strains are a growing problem.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/pneumonia/DS00135 (267 words)

	OHSU Health - Pneumonia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It usually occurs when the body is weakened in some way, such as illness, malnutrition, old age, or impaired immunity, and the bacteria are able to work their way into the lungs.
		Viral pneumonia is caused by various viruses, and is the cause of half of all cases of pneumonia.
		Early symptoms of viral pneumonia are the same as those of bacterial pneumonia, which may be followed by increasing breathlessness and a worsening of the cough.
	www.ohsuhealth.com /htaz/infectious/common/pneumonia.cfm (486 words)

	eMedicine - Pneumonia, Bacterial : Article by Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FCCP, DABSM
		Pneumonia is defined as inflammation and consolidation of the lung tissue due to an infectious agent.
		Therefore, nosocomial pneumonia is caused predominantly by the gram-negative bacilli.
		The decision to hospitalize patients with community-acquired pneumonia is dictated by a series of well-recognized risk factors that increase either the risk of death or the risk of a complicated course for a patient with community-acquired pneumonia.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic1852.htm (8161 words)

	What Causes Pneumonia?
		Infective pneumonia: Inflammation and infection of the lungs and bronchial tubes that occurs when a bacteria (bacterial pneumonia) or virus (viral pneumonia) gets into the lungs and starts to reproduce.
		Aspiration pneumonia: An inflammation of the lungs and bronchial tubes caused by inhaling vomit, mucous, or other bodily fluids.
		Although most cases of pneumonia are caused by a viral or bacterial infection, the disease can also be caused anything that obstructs the bronchial tubes.
	www.ehealthmd.com /library/pneumonia/PNM_causes.html (457 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Bacterial pneumonia - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Bacterial pneumonia: Type of or association with medical condition Pneumonia.
		Pneumonia: Pneumonia is a lung disease that can be caused by a variety of viruses, bacteria, and sometimes fungi.
		In the United States, pneumonia is the fifth leading cause of death [Natl Vital Stat Report 47 (25), 10/5/1999].
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/bacterial_pneumonia.htm (343 words)

	Clinical Syndromes of Pneumonia
		Typical pneumonia is usually acquired by bronchogenic spread of the pathogen.
		Pneumonias in the lower lobe regions may cause pain referral to the abdominal region due to diaphragmatic inflammation.
		pneumoniae is now known to be the cause of pneumonia in 20% to 25% of all age groups and to persist in certain persons for weeks to months, resulting in prolonged reduced pulmonary clearance and airway hyperresponsiveness.
	www.kcom.edu /faculty/chamberlain/Website/lectures/lecture/dxpneumo.htm (1713 words)

	Pneumonia
		Pneumonia is an illness of the lungs and respiratory system in which the microscopic, air-filled sacs (alveoli) responsible for absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere become inflamed and flooded with fluid.
		Pneumonia may also result from chemical or physical irritation of the lungs or as the result of another medical illness, such as lung cancer or alcohol abuse.
		Article about bacterial pneumonia, which is caused by a pathogenic infection of the lungs.
	www.squidoo.com /pneumonia (924 words)

	Pneumonia
		Bacterial pneumonia can occur on its own, or you may develop it after you've had a viral upper respiratory infection such as influenza.
		Mycoplasma pneumonia spreads easily in situations where people congregate and is common in child-care centers and among school children and young adults.
		Pneumonia is the most common acquired infection among people in hospital intensive care units.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00135.html (2807 words)

	Disease Listing, Pneumonia, Develop Countries, Tech Info \| CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases
		Pneumonia, an inflammation of the lung, is characterized by cough and fast, difficult breathing.
		Several protocols for measuring the burden of radiographic pneumonia in children are being evaluated.
		It is unknown if the rate of pneumonia among children in developing countries is changing; although the increasing prevalence of HIV infection in Africa has likely led to an increase in bacterial pneumonia there.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/pneumchilddevcount_t.htm (420 words)

	From the Cleveland Clinic: Other Medical Concerns: Pneumonia
		Pneumonia is inflammation or swelling in the lungs in which the air sacs fill with pus and other fluids, making it difficult for oxygen to reach the blood.
		Atypical pneumonia can be caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, or chemicals (such as when stomach contents are inhaled into the lungs).
		Viral pneumonia is usually less serious than bacterial pneumonia and can take from 2 to 4 weeks to recover.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/46/1833_50746.htm (587 words)

	Pneumonia (0-12 months)
		Pneumonia is a general term for infection of the lungs, and it can be caused by many different organisms.
		Viral pneumonia is usually less severe than bacterial and can't progress into it — but can make your baby more susceptible to the bacterial form of the disease.
		If your baby needs to be treated for bacterial pneumonia in the hospital, she may be given fluids and antibiotics through an IV.
	www.babycenter.com /refcap/baby/babyills/babycold/1195128.html (1019 words)

	Pneumonia Prevention: It's Worth a Shot
		The pneumonia shot cannot cause pneumonia because it is not made from the bacteria itself, but from a bacterial component that is not infectious...
		Pneumococcal pneumonia is a serious illness that kills thousands of older people in the United States each year.
		In older people, this type of pneumonia is a common cause of hospitalization and death.
	www.fbhc.org /Patients/Modules/pneumonia.cfm (659 words)

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