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What is bacteria pneumonia
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Well aerated lung tissues appears darker on chest x-rays than the boney ribs/back/heart which appear lighter. When the normally darker areas appear light, it means there is more density which would be caused by fluid and germs. Add the x-ray abnormality to a history of fever & cough or other symptoms and the pneumonia diagnosis is used. In some cases it can be diagnosed on exam.
Answered 9/28/2021
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