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What to expect with bacterial pneumonia:
  • If left untreated, bacterial pneumonia has a mortality rate of about 30%.
  • Mortality increases dramatically in the presence of chronic illnesses or a weak immune system.
  • Among the elderly, pneumonia is the fourth leading cause of death.
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Last Updated: Feb 27, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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