Apart from Covid-19, these 4 diseases are highly contagious and need to be watched out for

Pneumonia is caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus infuenzae type b (Hib), respiratory virus syncytial and Pneumocystis jiroveci is a common type of pathogen that causes pneumonia. This disease accounts for 14% of deaths in children every year.

Pneumonia is highly contagious. According to WHO, viruses and bacteria commonly found in a child’s nose or throat can infect the lungs if inhaled.

They can also be spread through airborne droplets from coughing or sneezing. In addition, pneumonia can be spread through the blood, especially during and immediately after birth.

Common symptoms of pneumonia are shortness of breath or pain when breathing. The tiny sacs present in the lungs called alveoli are filled with pus and fluid which limits a person’s breathing capacity.

Other symptoms of pneumonia are chest pain, coughing, fatigue, low body temperature, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, sweating and chills.

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