All articles tagged with #bacterial pneumonia
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton died at 79 from bacterial pneumonia, a serious lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The article explains pneumonia's causes, symptoms, risks especially for seniors, and prevention methods like vaccines and good hygiene. Pneumonia remains a significant health concern, particularly for older adults, but vaccination and preventive measures can reduce its severity and mortality.
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, a severe bacterial lung infection, has affected Harlem, NYC, with 73 cases and 3 deaths since July. The disease spreads through inhaling mist or swallowing water contaminated with Legionella bacteria from water systems like cooling towers and hot tubs. Most healthy individuals are not at risk, but older adults, smokers, and those with health conditions are more vulnerable. The outbreak is localized, and residents are advised to stay informed and maintain water system safety, with treatment being effective if administered early. The overall risk remains low for the general public.
A local pediatrician in Belleville, Michigan, is clarifying that "white lung syndrome" is just another term for pneumonia, which is common during this time of year. The term does not refer to a new strain or infection. A 6-year-old boy in Belleville recently experienced a severe case of bacterial pneumonia, and his mother discovered the term while searching for answers online. The boy was eventually diagnosed and treated in the hospital. The CDC states that pneumonia cases are consistent with pre-pandemic levels, with occasional clusters. The pediatrician advises parents to advocate for their children and seek medical attention if symptoms such as coughing, trouble breathing, and fever persist.