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Bacterial Pneumonia Definition
Common names:
  • Bacterial Lung Infection
  • Bacterial Pneumonia
  • Community Acquired Pneumonia
  • Lung Infection Bacterial
  • Pneumonia Bacterial
  • Pneumonia due to Bacteria
A person with bacterial pneumonia has inflammation and swelling of the lung, caused by an infection with bacteria. Images

The inflammation can cause fluid to collect in the lung, which can prevent oxygen from entering the bloodstream. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 3, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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