Write the scientific name of the bacteria that causes pneumonia. What
happens in this disease? What are its symptoms?
Answers
There are several types of infectious agents that can cause pneumonia.Bacterial pneumonia
The most common cause of bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae. Other causes include:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Legionella pneumophilaViral pneumonia
Respiratory viruses are often the cause of pneumonia. Some examples include:
influenza (flu)
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
rhinoviruses (common cold)
Viral pneumonia is usually milder and can improve in one to three weeks without treatment.
Explanation:
The most common cause of bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Pneumonia can be caused by a wide variety of bacteria, viruses and fungi in the air we breathe. Identifying the cause of your pneumonia can be an important step in getting the proper treatment.
The first symptoms of pneumonia usually resemble those of a cold or flu. The person then develops a high fever, chills, and cough with sputum.
Common symptoms include:
cough
rusty or green phlegm, or sputum, coughed up from lungs
fever
fast breathing and shortness of breath
shaking chills
chest pain that usually worsens when taking a deep breath, known as pleuritic pain
fast heartbeat
fatigue and weakness
nausea and vomiting
diarrhea
sweating
headache
muscle pain
confusion or delirium, especially in older adults
dusky or purplish skin color, or cyanosis, from poorly oxygenated blood
Symptoms can vary depending on other underlying conditions and the type of pneumonia.
The first symptoms of pneumonia usually resemble those of a cold or flu. The person then develops a high fever, chills, and cough with sputum.