Hospital-acquired pneumonia (patient information)
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Hospital-acquired pneumonia |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:Shivali Marketkar, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Hospital-acquired pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that occurs during a hospital stay. This type of pneumonia can be very severe. Sometimes it can be fatal.
What are the symptoms of (Hospital-acquired pneumonia)?
What causes (Hospital-acquired pneumonia)?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for (Hospital-acquired pneumonia)?
to Hospitals Treating Hospital-acquired pneumonia