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Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. It can cause mild to life-threatening illness in people of all ages, however it is the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide. Pneumonia killed more than 808 000 children under the age of 5 in 2017, accounting for 15% ...
Nov 11, 2022 · Pneumonia is the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide. Pneumonia killed 740 180 children under the age of 5 in 2019, accounting for 14% of all deaths of children under 5 years old but 22% of all deaths in children aged 1 to 5 years. Pneumonia affects children and families everywhere, but deaths are highest in southern ...
Feb 23, 2024 · Symptoms of pneumonia. Most types of pneumonia cause fever, cough with sputum (coughed-up mucus), shortness of breath and fatigue. In older patients, fatigue or confusion can be the only or most noticeable symptom. In viral pneumonia, a dry cough without sputum is more common.
5 days ago · Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. You can become infected if you come in contact with someone who is sick. You can get pneumonia if you recently had surgery or needed a ventilator to help you breathe. Pneumonia can also be caused by accidentally inhaling saliva or small pieces of food.
May 6, 2024 · Efficacy of the 3-day or 1-day oral regimen has not been established in pediatric patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Uses: IV: For the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia due to C pneumoniae, H influenzae, L pneumophila, M catarrhalis, M pneumoniae, S aureus, or S pneumoniae in patients who require initial IV therapy
Jan 5, 2020 · Description of the situation. On 31 December 2019, the WHO China Country Office was informed of cases of pneumonia of unknown etiology (unknown cause) detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. As of 3 January 2020, a total of 44 patients with pneumonia of unknown etiology have been reported to WHO by the national authorities in China.
Mar 8, 2023 · Pneumonia and diarrhoea account for 21% of under-5 mortality and are responsible for an estimated 1.1 million deaths annually in children under five. Furthermore, diarrhoea and pneumonia account for 28% of mortality in children 5 – 9 years of age, resulting in an estimated 84 000 deaths preventable deaths globally. Existing WHO guidance on the clinical management of pneumonia and diarrhoea has mainly focused on children less than 5 years of age. WHO to date, has not developed clinical ...
5 days ago · What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Viruses are usually the cause of pneumonia in children. Children with viral pneumonia can also develop bacterial pneumonia. Often, pneumonia begins after an infection of the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat).
Sep 1, 2024 · What is Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP)? PJP is a lung infection caused by the Pneumocystis jiroveci fungus. PJP is most often seen in people with a weak immune system. PJP is an opportunistic infection. This means that when your immune system is not working well, it cannot fight off the fungus.
5 days ago · Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection that develops after you aspirate (inhale) food, liquid, or vomit into your lungs. You can also aspirate food or liquid from your stomach that backs up into your esophagus. If you are not able to cough up the aspirated material, bacteria can grow in your lungs and cause an infection.
