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Pneumonia is caused by
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Pneumonia:
Causative organism: Bacteria: Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza.
Mode of infection: By inhaling the droplets, aerosols released by an infected person. By sharing glasses and utensils with an infected person.
Pathway: Entry of pathogen in respiratory tract → Infection of alveoli → Alveoli get filled with fluid → Severe breathing problems.
Sign and symptoms: Fever, chills, cough, and headache. Lips and fingernails may turn gray to bluish in severe cases.
Causative organism: Bacteria: Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza.
Mode of infection: By inhaling the droplets, aerosols released by an infected person. By sharing glasses and utensils with an infected person.
Pathway: Entry of pathogen in respiratory tract → Infection of alveoli → Alveoli get filled with fluid → Severe breathing problems.
Sign and symptoms: Fever, chills, cough, and headache. Lips and fingernails may turn gray to bluish in severe cases.
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