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Causes of Pneumonia Causes of Types of Pneumonia: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Pneumonia: 1  Viral pneumonia. 2  Influenza. 3  Influenza A. 4  Bacterial pneumonia. 5  Fungal pneumonia. 6  Chemical pneumonia-caused by inhaled fumes or chemicals.
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- Pneumonia facts. 1  Pneumonia is inflammation of the airspaces in the lungs, most commonly due to an infection. 2  Pneumonia may be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. 3  The most common bacterial type that causes pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae. 4  Signs and symptoms of pneumonia include. 5  fever, 6  chills, 7  cough, 8  shortness of breath, 9  fatigue. 10  Community-
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Pneumonia - Cause 1 Many types of bacteria may cause pneumonia. 2  Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniaeMycoplasma pneumoniae is sometimes mild and called  walking pneumonia 3  .. Viruses, such as influenza A (the flu virus) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause pneumonia. During or after a viral upper respiratory infection, such as a cold or influenza (flu). 2  As a complication of a viral illness, such as measles or chickenpox. 3  If you breathe large amounts of food, gastric juices from the stomach, or vomit into the lungs (aspiration pneumonia).
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- Viruses, bacteria, a fungus, or (in rare cases) parasites or other organisms can cause pneumonia. In most cases, the specific organism (such as bacteria or virus) cannot be identified even with testing. When an organism is identified, it is usually the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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Pneumonia - Cause Viruses, bacteria, a fungus, or (in rare cases) parasites or other organisms can cause pneumonia. 1  In most cases, the specific organism (such as bacteria or virus) cannot be identified even with testing. 2  When an organism is identified, it is usually the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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Pneumonia Streptococcus pneumoniae, a type of bacteria, is the most common cause of pneumonia. Legionella pneumophila is the bacterial type that causes the pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease. Other bacteria types that can cause pneumonia include the bacteria that cause so-called atypical pneumonia, Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila pneumonia. The most common cause of viral pneumonia in adults is the influenza virus. A number of different respiratory viruses cause pneumonia in children, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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What Causes Pneumonia? Pneumonia can actually be brought on by different types of germs, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, that you inhale. Knowing the cause of pneumonia is extremely important, as it is crucial in determining the course of treatment for this illness.
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- Back to Top Causes. This type of pneumonia is caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jiroveci. This fungus is common in the environment and does not cause illness in healthy people. However, it can cause a lung infection in people with a weakened immune system due to: 1  Cancer.2  Chronic use of corticosteroids or other medications that weaken the immune system. 3  HIV/ AIDS. 4  Organ or bone marrow transplant.his fungus is common in the environment and does not cause illness in healthy people. However, it can cause a lung infection in people with a weakened immune system due to: 1  Cancer. 2  Chronic use of corticosteroids or other medications that weaken the immune system. 3  HIV/ AIDS. 4  Organ or bone marrow transplant.
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- The most common cause of pneumonia is bacterial infection, and many different bacteria can cause the condition, producing mild to severe cases. Bacterial pneumonia can occur independently or following illnesses, such as colds, flu or upper respiratory infections. Fungi. Certain types of fungus can cause pneumonia.
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Pneumonia Pneumonia may be caused by: Bacteria. The most common cause of pneumonia is bacterial infection, and many different bacteria can cause the condition, producing mild to severe cases. Bacterial pneumonia can occur independently or following illnesses, such as colds, flu or upper respiratory infections.Fungi.acteria. The most common cause of pneumonia is bacterial infection, and many different bacteria can cause the condition, producing mild to severe cases. Bacterial pneumonia can occur independently or following illnesses, such as colds, flu or upper respiratory infections. Fungi.
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Pneumonia Pneumonia is often caused by viruses, such as the influenza virus (flu) and adenovirus. Other viruses, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus, are common causes of pneumonia in young kids and babies. Bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause pneumonia, too. People with bacterial pneumonia are usually sicker than those with viral pneumonia, but they can be treated with antibiotic medications. You might have heard the terms double pneumonia or walking pneumonia.. Double pneumonia simply means that the infection is in both lungs.
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Viral Pneumonia: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and More The three main causes of pneumonia are bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Viral pneumonia is a complication of the viruses that cause colds and the flu. The virus invades your lungs and causes them to swell and block your flow of oxygen. Pneumonia is a common and very serious disease. The flu is often the cause of pneumonia. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) ranks pneumonia combined with the flu as the 8th leading cause of death in the U.S. every year.
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Pneumonia Can Be PreventedâVaccines Can Help Causes and Types of Pneumonia. Pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi. In the United States, common causes of viral pneumonia are influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and a common cause of bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).neumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi. In the United States, common causes of viral pneumonia are influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and a common cause of bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).
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What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. The infection may be caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Pneumonia causes inflammation in your lung’s air sacs, also referred to as alveoli. The alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe. Symptoms of pneumonia can range from mild to life threatening. In fact, pneumonia causes more deaths worldwide than any other illness.
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Pneumonia Pneumonia is inflammation of the airspaces in the lungs, most commonly due to an infection. Pneumonia may be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi; less frequently by other causes. The most common bacterial type that causes pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae. Signs and symptoms of pneumonia include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, and. fatigue.
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Bacterial Pneumonia Bacterial Pneumonia Causes. 1  Most pneumonia is caused by bacteria or a virus. 2  Pneumonia from any cause can occur at any age, but people in certain age groups are at higher risk for certain types of pneumonia. The most common way you catch pneumonia is to breathe infected air droplets from someone who has pneumonia. 2  Another cause is an improperly cleaned air conditioner. 3  Yet another source of infection in your lungs is spread by an infection from somewhere else in your body, such as your kidney.
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- 1 Many types of bacteria may cause pneumonia. 2  Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniaeMycoplasma pneumoniae is sometimes mild and called  walking pneumonia 3  .. Viruses, such as influenza A (the flu virus) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause pneumonia. In most cases, the specific organism (such as bacteria or virus) cannot be identified even with testing. 2  When an organism is identified, it is usually the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. 3  Many types of bacteria may cause pneumonia.
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- Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. The infection may be caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Pneumonia causes inflammation in your lung’s air sacs, also referred to as alveoli.
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Learn About Pneumonia The flu virus is the most common cause of viral pneumonia in adults. Other viruses that cause pneumonia include respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) , rhinovirus, herpes simplex virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus, and more.Learn more about what causes pneumonia.any germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can cause pneumonia. Pneumonia is not a single disease. It can have more than 30 different causes. Understanding the cause of pneumonia is important because pneumonia treatment depends on its cause.
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Pneumonia - adults (community acquired) Germs called bacteria, viruses, and fungi may cause pneumonia. In adults, bacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia. Ways you can get pneumonia include: 1  Bacteria and viruses living in your nose, sinuses, or mouth may spread to your lungs.  You may breathe some of these germs directly into your lungs.
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Learn About Pneumonia Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of your lungs. Many germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can cause pneumonia. Pneumonia is not a single disease. It can have more than 30 different causes.
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Pneumonia - adults (community acquired) Pneumonia can be caused by many types of germs. 1  The most common type of bacterium is Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). 2  Atypical pneumonia, often called walking pneumonia, is caused by other bacteria. 3  The bacterium called Pneumocystis jiroveci can cause pneumonia in people whose immune system is not working well.
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Pneumonia Pneumonia may be caused by: Bacteria. The most common cause of pneumonia is bacterial infection, and many different bacteria can cause the condition, producing mild to severe cases. Bacterial pneumonia can occur independently or following illnesses, such as colds, flu or upper respiratory infections.Fungi.Certain types of fungus can cause pneumonia.he most common cause of pneumonia is bacterial infection, and many different bacteria can cause the condition, producing mild to severe cases. Bacterial pneumonia can occur independently or following illnesses, such as colds, flu or upper respiratory infections. Fungi. Certain types of fungus can cause pneumonia.
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Pneumonia Pneumonia is inflammation of the airspaces in the lungs, most commonly due to an infection. Pneumonia may be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi; less frequently by other causes. The most common bacterial type that causes pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae. Signs and symptoms of pneumonia include. fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, and; fatigue.
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Pneumonia Other bacteria types that can cause pneumonia include the bacteria that cause so-called atypical pneumonia, Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila pneumonia. The most common cause of viral pneumonia in adults is the influenza virus. A number of different respiratory viruses cause pneumonia in children, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). While viral pneumonia tends to be less severe than bacterial pneumonia, there is a risk of developing secondary bacterial pneumonia when viral pneumonia is present.
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Pneumonia - Cause 1 Many types of bacteria may cause pneumonia. 2  Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniaeMycoplasma pneumoniae is sometimes mild and called  walking pneumonia 3  .. Viruses, such as influenza A (the flu virus) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause pneumonia.iruses, bacteria, a fungus, or (in rare cases) parasites or other organisms can cause pneumonia. 1  In most cases, the specific organism (such as bacteria or virus) cannot be identified even with testing.
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Learn About Pneumonia Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of your lungs. Many germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can cause pneumonia. Pneumonia is not a single disease.It can have more than 30 different causes. Understanding the cause of pneumonia is important because pneumonia treatment depends on its cause.his causes the symptoms of pneumonia, such as a cough, fever, chills, and trouble breathing. When you have pneumonia, oxygen may have trouble reaching your blood. If there is too little oxygen in your blood, your body cells can't work properly.