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Pneumonia - weakened immune system

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Pneumonia in immunodeficient patient
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Pneumonia is a lung infection. It can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This article discusses pneumonia that occurs in a person who has a hard time fighting off infection because of problems with the immune system. This type of disease is called "pneumonia in an immunocompromised host. "Related...

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Review Date: 5/19/2023+
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