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Pneumonia is an infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections . These include bacteria, amoebae, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
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Symptoms
Viral pneumonias and mycoplasma pneumonias do not result in consolidation. These types of pneumonia primarily infect th...
Tests
Localized shadows obscuring areas of the lung may indicate a bacterial pneumonia, while streaky or patchy appearing cha...
Treatments
Alternative treatment such as nutritional support, however, can help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with pne...
Supplements
) and Chinese herbs, which stimulate the immune system, may be taken for treatment. Over-the-counter herbal preparation...
Prevention
They are frequently put on a regular drug regimen of Trimethoprim sulfa and/or inhaled pentamidine to avoid Pneumocysti...
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