Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a leading cause of death and hospitalization, costing health care systems billions of dollars and an estimated 600,000 adult deaths worldwide each year. Pneumococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and the term describes a group of illnesses, including invasive infections, such as bacteremia/sepsis and meningitis, as well as pneumonia and upper respiratory tract infections. Although all age groups may be affected, the highest rate of pneumococcal disease occurs in young children and older adults. In addition, persons suffering from a wide range of chronic conditions (eg, diabetes, cardiovascular disease) and immune deficiencies are at increased risk.
Viral vs Bacterial Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which affects alveoli. This article looks at the differences between bacterial and viral pneumonia.

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Leading public health groups urge high-risk patients to get flu shot

Leading public health groups urge high-risk patients to get flu shot

Researchers develop a new early alert model for pandemic predictions in Germany

Researchers develop a new early alert model for pandemic predictions in Germany

Researchers make great strides in combating pneumococcal pneumonia

Researchers make great strides in combating pneumococcal pneumonia

Surge in respiratory illnesses reported in China

Surge in respiratory illnesses reported in China

Study suggests non-prescription sales data can help to forecast respiratory disease fatalities

Study suggests non-prescription sales data can help to forecast respiratory disease fatalities

Study finds among outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19, treatment with fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of symptoms

Study finds among outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19, treatment with fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of symptoms

Breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment: TB-PRACTECAL trial reveals efficacy of new oral regimen

Breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment: TB-PRACTECAL trial reveals efficacy of new oral regimen

Avian influenza A H5N1 virus impacts wide range of wildlife in the U.S., study shows

Avian influenza A H5N1 virus impacts wide range of wildlife in the U.S., study shows

Study highlights variable use and rising costs of antivirals in treating pediatric influenza in the U.S.

Study highlights variable use and rising costs of antivirals in treating pediatric influenza in the U.S.

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

Researchers identify a novel bacterial protein that can keep human cells healthy

Researchers identify a novel bacterial protein that can keep human cells healthy

BMI should not be used to determine eligibility for gender-affirming chest surgery

BMI should not be used to determine eligibility for gender-affirming chest surgery

Climate change could exacerbate respiratory disease deaths during warm seasons

Climate change could exacerbate respiratory disease deaths during warm seasons

Avian flu decimates 5% of Peru's sea lions, sparking conservation alarm

Avian flu decimates 5% of Peru's sea lions, sparking conservation alarm

Doxycycline use may help protect against C. diff infection for some patients with pneumonia

Doxycycline use may help protect against C. diff infection for some patients with pneumonia

‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds chaos in states

‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds chaos in states

Antibiotics no longer effective in treating childhood infections in large parts of the world

Antibiotics no longer effective in treating childhood infections in large parts of the world

MHRA grants conditional marketing authorization for AbbVie's Tepkinly to treat aggressive blood cancer

MHRA grants conditional marketing authorization for AbbVie's Tepkinly to treat aggressive blood cancer

Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction

Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction