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This article is about human pneumonia. To read about pneumonia in animals, please see pneumonia (non-human). Pneumonia is an illness of the lungs and respiratory system in which the alveoli (microscopic air-filled sacs of the lung responsible for absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere) become inflamed and flooded with fluid. Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Pneumonia may also occur from chemical or physical in ...
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Pneumonia Articles
- Group A Streptococcal Infections
... OVERVIEW Group A streptococcal infections are caused by group A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a variety of health problems. These infections can range from mild skin infection or sore thr... - Pneumococcal Pneumonia
... Pneumonia is a lung disease that can be caused by a variety of viruses, bacteria, and sometimes fungi. The U.S. Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate nearly 90,000 people in the U...
Resources
- American Lung Association
- American Lung Association Factsheet: African Americans and Lung Disease (American Lung Association)
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