Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—especially affecting the microscopic air sacs (alveoli)—associated with fever, chest symptoms, and a lack of air space (consolidation) on a chest X-ray. Pneumonia is typically caused by an infection but there are a number of other causes. Infectious agents include: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. | |
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Showing posts with label Pneumonia is the world's leading killer of children under age of five. Show all posts
Monday, 14 November 2011
World Pneumonia Day - November 12
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