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No, pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the infection that caused it could be. For example, if you had a respiratory infection that was caused by a contagious bug, and then the infection led to pneumonia, someone else could have caught the bug from you. It doesn't, however, mean they will develop pneumonia.
Pneumonia basically means a fluid accumulation in the lungs - this can be caused by all sorts of viruses, bacteria, or fungi which may be community acquired e.g. "legionella" and "staph aureus" or hospital acquired e.g. "gram-negative bacteria." - it also can be caused if you simply inhale water or any other liquid (this type of pneumonia, as well as its cause, is obviously not contagious).
So, even though pneumonia itself is not contagious, the causes that lead to it can be. Sneeze into a hanky and wash your hands frequently to avoid spreading the germs. Frequent hand washing is the most effective way to avoid catching the germs which do cause respiratory infections.
If someone who is infected and cough in their hand and then you shake their hand and rub your eye or wipe your mouth you can get infected. In other words, direct contact with the infected person or through droplets like if they sneezed on you.
Pneumonia is only contagious for those who are already sick or with weak immune systems; if you're healthy, you cannot catch it because it is a lung disease; however, you may contract it if you inhale any bacteria or viruses and they travel to your lungs, provided your immune cells cannot defeat them.
pneumonia is not contagious but it is very dangerous and it can stop you from breathing and kill you.
No, pneumonia itself is not contagious . But the infection that caused it could be. Once you have medication to treat the infection it would no longer be infectious however.
Certain types of pneumonia like Walking Pneumonia are contagious.
Yes, it can be contagious through coughs due to the fact that the bacteria is located predominately in the lungs.
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pnemonia
How did Leos Janacek die?
pnemonia
Who gets pnemonia?
Anyone can, if they're exposed to it.
Does Oxycontin cause pnemonia?
It can if you are mis-using it.
What is the most common type of hai?
Pnemonia
Why is bernie mac in the hospital?
he had pnemonia but now he's dead
What did susan b anthony die of?
Heart disease and pnemonia
Who kiled Harriet Tubman?
nobody killed her she died of pnemonia
How pnemonia affects the lungs?
how does pneumonia affect the lungs and the stomach
For what reason Harriet Tubman died?
She died of pnemonia at an old age of 92
What body system does pnemonia affect?
Pneumonia is an illness affecting the respiratory system.
Symptoms of pnemonia?
Fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain, lethargy, and malaise.
