Pneumonia

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Contents 1 See for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts

See for

pneumonitis

Broader Terms

lung disorder, respiratory infection

Narrower Terms

bacterial pneumonia, Pneumocystis pneumonia, viral pneumonia

Facts

• Pneumonia is a respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma.
• Pneumonia is an infection inside the lungs.
• Pneumonia is mainly caused by viruses, bacteria and mycoplasmas.
• Pneumonia is still a common disease.

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