Is Pneumonia Contagious?
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that causes inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs.
Types of Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia: Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, etc.
- Viral Pneumonia: Caused by influenza, RSV, or COVID-19.
- Fungal Pneumonia: Caused by fungi like Histoplasma and Coccidioides.
Symptoms
- Fever, chills, difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough with mucus.
Prevention & Treatment
- Vaccination against pneumococcal disease.
- Good hygiene practices.
- Antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia and antiviral medications for viral cases.