Question 1

when did pneumonia first start affecting humans?

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Since the: first humans.  Infectious diseases have always affected humans and all animals.

Question 2

what is legionnaires disease? describe this strain of bacterial pneumonia and its possible origins in human infection.

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Legionnaire'sDisease: is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, usually contracted through contaminated ventilation systems. It can be quite deadly if not recognized and treated. For more info:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/legionnaires-disease/basics/definition/CON-20028867

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Question 3

can i catch pneumonia from my cat's pneumonia?

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Maybe: Depends on the cause of the cat's disease.  Many viruses are host-specific and not transmitted from animals to man, but many are.  Cats carry a bundle of transmittable diseases, but not generally through pneumonia.

Question 4

can me or my children get catch pneumonia (bacterial) from our cat who has it?

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Mgt: It is possible depending on the type of bacterial cause. Routes from animals to humans include inhalation of aerosolized droplets and saliva.
A virtual in box consult is available to further review if there are respiratory symptoms.

Question 5

does pneumonia always show up on a cat scan and an x-ray ?

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Just about always: The short answer is yes.  Only in very rare circumstances will a pneumonia be invisible on both xray and CT scan.

Question 6

if you breathe in cat litter can you get pneumonia?

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Yes.: If you actually got particulate in your lung you certainly may develop a pneumonia or at least a pneumonitis. If you are just breathing the fumes i think you have little chance of contracting q fever.  On the other hand, ingestion could carry salmonella, toxoplasmosis.

Question 7

could cats cause neumonia in children?

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No: Exposure to cats does not cause pneumonia.  However, many children develop allergies to cats.  Exposure to cats for allergic children can cause skin rashes, itchy eyes, and runny noses with sneezing.  Children with asthma and cat allergy may have increased asthma symptoms or even asthma attacks requiring urgent care when exposed to cats.  Cat exposure includes visiting homes where cats live.

Question 8

what is pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Lung infection: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Usually, symptoms include cough (often producing sputum), fever, & chest wall pain near the site of the pneumonia.

Question 9

how to cure pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs causes by bacteria or virus.
 Bacterial pneumonia is more common in community and needs antibiotics . The prognosis depends on various factors like, immunity, age, severity of pneumonia, associated medical conditions like other lung disease, smoking, diabetes etc. the patient will need to see a doctor for exam , investigation and treatment.

Question 10

what is pre-pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

No such medical cond: Your doctor maay be trying to simplify for you to understand that you might develop pneumonia, which can happen if you have bronchitis following sore throat and upper respiratory virus infections which are very common. Sometimes a pneumonia will follow after such infections.

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