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Hi, my grandfather had gram negative bacteria induced pneumonia. he had on and off fever for almost two month. he is 73 years old. why is this?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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More info needed: Gram negative pneumonia occurs almost entirely in people either with underlying lung disease (emphysema, etc) or who have been hospitalized, including places like skilled nursing facilities. It's impossible to say more without a lot more information. Your grandfather's doctors should be able to answer.

Dr Anyanwu and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/20/2017

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A member asked:

Hi, my grandfather had gram negative bacteria induced pneumonia. he had on and off fever for almost two month. he is 73 years old. why is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Anyanwu and 5 doctors agreed

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