KOMPAS.com – Many bacteria, viruses and fungi can be the cause pneumonia.
To collect cleveland clinic, the wet lung is Generic term used for disease pneumonia.
Pneumonia it is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi.
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Bacteria are causes of wet lungs most common in adults, while viruses are the most common cause in school-age children.
Pneumonia can develop when the immune system attacks an infection in the small sacs of the lungs (alveoli).
It causes inflammation (swelling) of the lungs and leakage of fluid or pus.
Pneumonia can affect one or both lungs. Pneumonia in both lungs is called bilateral or multiple pneumonia.
Pneumonia can develop when the immune system attacks an infection in the small sacs of the lungs (alveoli).
This condition causes the lungs to swell and leak fluid.
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Various causes of wet lungs
Here are some germs that cause moist lungs that you need to know about:
To collect American Lung Associationthey commonly become different types of bacteria cause of pneumonia includes:
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a small, widespread bacterium that usually infects people under the age of 40, especially those who live and work in crowded environments. The symptoms of pneumonia caused by this bacterium are often quite mild.
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae: it generally causes year-round upper respiratory tract infections, but can also cause mild pneumonia.
- Legionella pneumophila: bacteria that cause dangerous wet lungs called diseases Legionnaire. Unlike other pneumonia bacteria, Legionella is not passed from person to person. The spread of the disease is linked to exposure to contaminated water from cooling towers, thermal hot tubs and outdoor fountains.
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Many viruses can cause pneumonia, including those that infect the upper respiratory tract.
The most common viruses that cause pneumonia include:
- Covid-19/SARS-COV-2: Covid-19 pneumonia can be severe, causing low blood oxygen levels and respiratory failure. This condition is called acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Viral pneumonia caused by Covid-19 usually occurs in both lungs.
- Influenza virus: Viral pneumonia caused by the flu virus can be serious and sometimes fatal. The virus invades the lungs and multiplies, but there are almost no physical signs of fluid-filled lung tissue.
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): A highly contagious seasonal respiratory virus that most commonly affects young children.
Most viral pneumonias are relatively milder and shorter lasting than pneumonia caused by bacteria.
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The fungus that causes pneumonia usually affects people who already have chronic health problems or have weakened immune systems.
People who get pneumonia can also be exposed to fungi from contaminated soil or bird droppings, in large doses.
Here are some pneumonia-causing fungi to watch out for:
- Pneumocystis jirovecii: A fungus that causes a severe wet lung infection called Pneumocystis pneumoniae. It occurs in people who have weakened immune systems due to HIV/AIDS or long-term use of drugs that suppress their immune systems, such as those used to treat cancer or give organ transplants.
- Coccidioidomycosis: A fungus commonly found in the soil of the southwestern United States and California, northern Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. This fungal infection is commonly known as “valley fever”. Usually, the symptoms that appear are minimal or absent.
- Histoplasmosis: This fungus is commonly found in the soil, especially in places where a lot of bird or bat droppings have accumulated.
- Cryptococcus: A fungus common in bird droppings and soil contaminated with bird droppings.
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