Question 1

is bacterial pneumonia more dangerous for children?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Very young children or those with underlying severe chronic diseases are more at risk for complications and even death than older children or adults. The same applies to patients at the other end of the age spectrum, that is the elderly. Pneumona is usually treatable with antibiotics and support however.

Question 2

is bacterial pneumonia more dangerous for elderly children?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is more dangerous in that  more severe illness and even death is statistically more common in the very young or the elderly. In both age groups pneumonia is still usually readily treatable with appropriate antibiotics and support. The highest risk of serious illness occurs not just with age, but with the existence of some other underlying disease. (cancer, heart disease, hiv, etc.).

Question 3

how dangerous could be if one person contract bacterial pneumonia after a surgery ( total knee replacement) could this put in danger the prosthesis?

Accepted Answer

Post knee replacemen: It depends on the length of time from the surgery. You will probably be fine as long as you are being treated and them followed for 6-8 weeks

Question 4

can bacterial pneumonia be treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections - bacterial (and viral) pneumonias can be lethal, but, in general, bacterial infections, including a bacterial pneumonia, can be treated with antibiotics (oral or intravenous).

Question 5

in what way does bacterial pneumonia spread?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory droplets: Pneumonia is spread from person to person via respiratory droplets released when a person coughs, sneezes, laughs, or talks. The bacteria can live in a person's throat without causing symptoms, so you can even get it from a person who doesn't look sick. Avoid the spread of germs by washing your hands regularly, covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough, and being cautious around sick people.

Question 6

what time of year is bacterial pneumonia more common?

Accepted Answer

More cases in winter: Pneumonia is prevelant year around but more cases diagnosed in winter season.

Question 7

what is the method of transmission in bacterial pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory droplets: Pneumonia is spread from person to person via respiratory droplets released when a person coughs, sneezes, laughs, or talks. The bacteria can live in a person's throat without causing symptoms, so you can even get it from a person who doesn't look sick. Avoid the spread of germs by washing your hands regularly, covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough, and being cautious around sick people.

Question 8

is bacterial pneumonia a common or rare disease in adults?

Accepted Answer

Well, fairly common: Community acquired pneumonia is a fairly common illness. It can be treated but one must visit ones doctor early in the course of the illness so as to prevent progression of the infection and end up hospitalized

Question 9

what is the incubation time for bacterial pneumonia, please?

Accepted Answer

It varies widely: The incubation period for pneumonia varies widely based on the causative organism and whether it is a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite.

Question 10

chloe has bacterial pneumonia. meant to have 5.25mls twice a day for 2 wks. seems good but realized after a week i was giving 2.25mls. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

No standard rules: These situations are a judgement call. Usually, if a patient was taking half the recommended dose of antibiotics and her symptoms were clearing up, then that lower dose was probably adequate for her illness. If so, one can increase to the recommended dose for the second week.  If in the middle of the second week, some of her symptoms are still present, her doctor might want to re-examine her.

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