Pneumonia and Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP/VAP)

a. Inflammation or infection of the lungs with a buildup of fluid or exudate in the alveoli. b. Usually caused by a bacteria, virus, or chemicals. bacterial pneumonia - caused by various bacteria. The streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacterium that causes bacterial pneumonia. Many other bacteria may cause bacterial pneumonia … ................
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