Pneumonia Guide: Symptoms, Bacterial Risks & Treatments

Symptoms of pneumonia vary depending on whether the cause is bacterial, fungal, or viral. Recognizing the transition from flu to pneumonia in children and understanding treatment for walking pneumonia is essential.

What Are the Symptoms of Streptococcus Pneumoniae?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, until 2000, strep pneumonia causes 100,000 to 135,000 hospitalizations per year. Because of the pneumonia vaccine this rate has decreased to 13 cases per 100,000 people, says the CDC.

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