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.
Fungal pneumonia is a type of lung infection caused by fungi. Though this condition is uncommon in most people, those with compromised immune systems due to certain types of infection, such as HIV, are at an increased risk of developing fungal pneumonia.
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Bacterial pneumonia is an infection caused by the presence of bacteria within the lungs. The most common cause of this type of infection is a bacterium called streptococcus pneumoniae, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Pneumonia is a medical term used to describe an infection within the small air sacs in your lungs. This infection can affect both children and adults and is caused by pathogens (bacteria, viruses or fungi) that invade the airway passages.
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Double pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses or fungi. The term "double" means both lungs are infected. Though some people may only experience mild forms of pneumonia this condition can be life threatening if left untreated.
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