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Pneumonia
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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs and lower airways of the lungs, causing them to fill with fluid. Signs and symptoms of pneumonia include fever and chills, difficulty breathing, fatigue, and cough (with or without mucus). Cases caused by bacteria are treated with antibiotics.
Pneumonia falls under the Immunity & Infectious Disease category.


