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==Overview==
==Overview==


==Community-acquired pneumonia==
Community-acquired pneumonia is a [[disease]] in which individuals who have not recently been [[hospital]]ized develop an [[infection]] of the [[lung]]s. CAP is a common illness and can affect people of all ages. It often causes problems like [[breath]]ing difficulties, [[fever]], chest [[Pain and nociception|pains]], and a [[cough]]. CAP occurs when [[alveoli]] become filled with fluid and cannot work effectively. It occurs throughout the world and is a leading cause of illness and death. Causes of CAP include [[bacteria]], [[viruses]], [[fungi]], and [[parasites]]. CAP can be [[diagnosis|diagnosed]] by [[symptom]]s and [[physical examination]] alone, though [[x-ray]]s, examination of the [[sputum]], and other tests are often used. CAP is primarily treated with [[antibiotic]] [[medication]]. Some forms of CAP can be [[Preventive medicine|prevented]] by [[vaccination]].
'''Community-acquired pneumonia''' ('''CAP'''), also known as walking pneumonia, is a [[disease]] in which individuals who have not recently been [[hospital]]ized develop an [[infection]] of the [[lung]]s. CAP is a common illness and can affect people of all ages. It often causes problems like [[breath]]ing difficulties, [[fever]], chest [[Pain and nociception|pains]], and a [[cough]]. CAP occurs when [[alveoli]] become filled with fluid and cannot work effectively. It occurs throughout the world and is a leading cause of illness and death. Causes of CAP include [[bacteria]], [[viruses]], [[fungi]], and [[parasites]]. CAP can be [[diagnosis|diagnosed]] by [[symptom]]s and [[physical examination]] alone, though [[x-ray]]s, examination of the [[sputum]], and other tests are often used. CAP is primarily treated with [[antibiotic]] [[medication]]. Some forms of CAP can be [[Preventive medicine|prevented]] by [[vaccination]].


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Overview

Community-acquired pneumonia is a disease in which individuals who have not recently been hospitalized develop an infection of the lungs. CAP is a common illness and can affect people of all ages. It often causes problems like breathing difficulties, fever, chest pains, and a cough. CAP occurs when alveoli become filled with fluid and cannot work effectively. It occurs throughout the world and is a leading cause of illness and death. Causes of CAP include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. CAP can be diagnosed by symptoms and physical examination alone, though x-rays, examination of the sputum, and other tests are often used. CAP is primarily treated with antibiotic medication. Some forms of CAP can be prevented by vaccination.

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