Description:
Pneumonia is a serious infection or
inflammation of the lungs that continues to be a common cause of morbidity and
mortality worldwide, even in developed countries with good access to
antibiotics. Children may have up to eight respiratory infections per year and approximately
four million children die every year from pneumonia or other acute respiratory
tract infections. There are numerous forms and causes of pneumonia and this article aims to provide a summary.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss bacterial pneumonia
- Discuss viral pneumonia
- Discuss other causes of pneumonia
Author(s):
V. Puli, S. C. Clarke
Launched: 2003