Question 1

if i was sexually active , is it necessary to get test for ureaplasma parvum ? , because im scared from it when i read online that it may cause a meningitis and pneumonia ? can it cause meningitis and pneumonia in adults ??

Accepted Answer

: This is now considered a commensal and normally present in some women in the uterus. It is of vey low infectivity. Take the usual precautions when you have sex and you should be alright

Question 2

can pneumonia in non smoking adults cause persistent low grade fever with black phlegm for 4 days and later became yellow?y?

Accepted Answer

Yes see a doctor: Yes it can see a doctor I am concern about the black phlegm go and see a doctor you need proper evaluation by a physician good luck.

Question 3

what is the cause for pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Infection/inflammati: Pneumonia is a generic term for inflammation of the lung that can be seen on xray.  The cause can be infection ( usually viral but often bacterial)  or sometimes an inflammatory process. There are too many specific causes to list.

Question 4

what causes pneumonia in tweens?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Viral pneumonias probably most common in this age group, but atypical pneumonias (mycoplasma, chlamydia, legionella) can also occur.  Bacterial pneumonias are less common in this age group, but do occur.

Question 5

what are the causes of pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Pneumonia is a result of an infection of the lung tissue.  This can be cause by bacteria, viruses, or even some fungii.  Pneumonia symptoms usually include fevers, chills, cough, shortness of breath, and occasionally chest pain.  If you have a disease or take any medication that suppresses your immune system, more exotic bacteria and fungii can cause the infection.

Question 6

can a young adult die of pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

It could happen.: Sadly that could occur if the pneumonia did not receive prompt medical treatment or if there were further medical complications.

Question 7

what is pneumonia actually caused by?

Accepted Answer

Infection...: Pneumonia is caused by an infection of the lung parenchyma. When the etiology is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed whereas supportive care is given when there is a viral etiology.

Question 8

can air trapping be caused by pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: If air trapping predated pneumonia (asthma or COPD) patient may have underlying  condition that could lead to superimposed pneumonia. Pneumonia may exist with area of compensatory hyperaeration which is not air trapping,. Viral pneumonia certainly can be associated with air trapping. Common bacterial pneumonias usually are not air trapping.

Question 9

what are the different causes of pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Dozens: Pneumonia (inflammation of lungs) may be due to non-infectious conditions including medications, collogen-vascular disease, conditions like sarcoidosis, etc.  It can also be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungus, parasites.  It can occur by aspiration of material from above, extension thru the blood stream, by direct penetration or extension from adjacent structures.  Complex subject.

Question 10

does pneumonia usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Typically: Most people with pneumonia have symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, fevers and chills.

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If i was sexually active , is it necessary to get test for ureaplasma parvum ? , because im scared from it when i read online that it may cause a meningitis and pneumonia ? can it cause meningitis and pneumonia in adults ??

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Can pneumonia in non smoking adults cause persistent low grade fever with black phlegm for 4 days and later became yellow?y?

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What causes pneumonia in tweens?

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