Pneumonia is an infection of the lung with a range in seriousness from a mild to a life-threatening infection. It is more serious in infants, young children and people older than 65 age. Pneumonia is a common illness affecting approximately 450 million people a year in all parts of the world. In 2016, it was the 4th leading cause of deaths in the world and resulting in 3.0 million deaths worldwide. Pneumonia Causes: Pneumonia is classified according to the type of germs that cause the infection and the source from where one gets infected.
1. Community-acquired Infection: This is the most common type of pneumonia. It may be caused by: · Bacteria · Bacteria like organisms · Fungi · Viruses 2. Hospital-acquired pneumonia: Some people catch pneumonia during their stay in the hospital for other treatments. This pneumonia can be caused by…
