Pneumonia infects millions of people every year. Cases of this highly contagious lung infection surged across all age groups in 2024, but young children were hit particularly hard. Infection rates in ...

In reality, pneumococcal pneumonia, caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, is a life-threatening lung infection ...

Expert doctors in infectious disease and lung health speak to the transmissibility of walking pneumonia and more infection ...

Pune: A significant rise in pneumonia cases affecting children, particularly those with severe complications like pleural ...

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

Bronchitis can also be caused by bacteria like streptococcus pneumoniae and medical conditions such as GERD or COPD. Understanding the different types of bronchitis can also be helpful in ...

The condition, which entails pneumonia in both lungs, is potentially grave, according to health experts. By Gina Kolata Pope Francis, who remains hospitalized, has bilateral pneumonia, the Vatican ...