Question 1

what is bacterial pneumonia? how can i prevent myself from getting it?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial pneumonia: is a lung infection due to a bacteria, vs. a virus, fungus, or other etiology. Whether or not it is contagious depends on the type of bacteria. If contagious, it is spread primarily by breathing in infected droplets from coughing/sneezing.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

is bacterial pneumonia deadly?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Bacterial pneumonia can be deadly, particularly in the elderly and in people with poor immune systems (on chemotherapy, with hiv, or even uncontrolled diabetes, amongst others).  There is a vaccine available to treat one of the most deadly types of bacterial pneumonia, strep pneumonia.  Typically, it is given to those at highest risk of developing or having a bad outcome from bacterial pneumonia.

Question 10

is bacterial pneumonia contagous?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cover you mouth with a tissue if coughing, wash your hands before and after touching your face/nose. Keep a distance of about 7-8 feet. Keep elderly the very young (2 years) or the very fragile away while recovering from pneumonia. Wear a mask if needed.

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