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Pneumonia in children - community acquired

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Bronchopneumonia - children
Community-acquired pneumonia - children
CAP - children

Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. This article covers community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children. This type of pneumonia occurs in healthy children who have not recently been in the hospital or another health care facility. Pneumonia that affects people in health care facilities, such as hospitals, is often...

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Review Date: 8/29/2024+
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