The cause of the disease also determines whether pneumonia is contagious or not. The viral forms of it that are most ...

Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of clarithromycin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in patients with community-acquired pneumonia due to penicillin ...

Highlights Walking pneumonia is a milder form of regular pneumonia. It can be contagious when caused by specific bacteria or ...

Pneumonia is a contagious lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It spreads through respiratory droplets, with ...

A propagating mechanism helps Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria adopt a competent state that allows them to resist antibiotic ...

Mar. 13, 2025 — A study has established the importance of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that is part of the immune system, in generating a response to pneumonia vaccines. Researchers have found ...

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). CAP is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Streptococcus agalactiae colonizes the vagina and is often ...

Is there anything left to do besides wait for the pneumonia to pass? Absolutely. While your lungs are fighting off infection, there are many ways to feel better. Follow these simple steps to make ...

Objectives: To evaluate reports that describe relapse or recurrence following treatment of perineal streptococcal dermatitis (PSD), we studied a large cohort of children with these perianal or ...

Pneumonia. Pneumonia is one of the most common issues related to respiratory bacterial infections. Patients with underlying conditions or a history of smoking are more likely to get pneumonia.