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Bacterial Pneumonia Transmission
Facts about bacterial pneumonia:
  • People with bacterial pneumonia release the bacteria into the air on droplets of mucus when they sneeze or cough. Images
  • The bacteria enters the lungs of others when they inhale the droplets.
  • Some bacteria can remain alive on various objects.
  • Touching a contaminated object then touching the mouth or eyes will spread the infection.
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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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