Glossary

Pneumonia

Pneumonia

Lungenentzündung·Also: Pneumonie

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung tissue, usually caused by bacteria or viruses. It presents with fever, cough and shortness of breath and is medically referred to as pneumonia.

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