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Bacterial pneumonia can be community-acquired or hospital-acquired. Common causes include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumoniae, and Chlamydia pneumoniae. Symptoms vary depending on the organism but often include fever, cough, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. Diagnosis involves physical exam, imaging like chest x-ray, and testing sputum, blood, or urine for signs of infection. Treatment involves antibiotics targeted to the suspected organism. Severity is assessed using
- Author
- Hashim Ahmad
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