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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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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.
Answered 11/20/2017
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