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What does pneumonia of the left lower lobe due to infectious organism what does this mean? is viral pneumonia considered an infections orgranism also?

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Yes: Visit this site for info on this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pneumonia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354204

Answered 6/3/2020

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Definitions: Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by bacterial or viral infection, but sometimes by chemical inhalation or by aspiration of gastric contents . Viruses & bacteria are both types of infectious organisms. Discuss these results with Dr who ordered this xray for you

Answered 6/3/2020

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