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Name
Pneumonia
Transmission
Geography
Worldwide (most prevalent in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa)
Incubation Period
1 – 3 days depending on the cause
Signs and Symptoms
Common symptoms:
In infants, symptoms may include:
The symptoms of viral and bacterial pneumonia are similar, but can vary slightly:
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Prevention: What Can You Do?
Pneumonia In the News
Sources:
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs331/en/
http://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/index.html