Nov 11, 2011 · Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. These infections are generally spread by direct contact with infected people. …

Nov 11, 2022 · WHO fact sheet on pneumonia in children provides key facts and information on causes, presenting features, economic costs, treatment, prevention and WHO response.

Jan 10, 2025 · It can make a few people quite sick, causing infection of the lung (pneumonia) or inflammation of the airways to the lungs (bronchiolitis, bronchitis). Symptoms of more severe …

Mar 16, 2017 · Haemophilus influenza are bacteria commonly found in the upper respiratory tract, which are transmitted by droplets from people who are infected (but not necessarily …

Nov 11, 2022 · La pneumonie est la première cause de mortalité dans le monde chez l’enfant. On peut la prévenir grâce à la vaccination, un état nutritionnel satisfaisant et une amélioration des …

<p>Diseases caused by &nbsp;(pneumococc) constitute a major global public health problem. Serious diseases that are often caused by pneumococci include pneumonia, meningitis and …

Sep 6, 2022 · Legionellosis fact sheet provides key facts and information on cause, transmission, extent of disease, symptoms and response.

Dec 23, 2016 · Legionnaires' disease is caused by exposure to a bacterium that is found in water and soil. It ranges in severity from a mild influenza-like illness to a serious and sometimes fatal …

Diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus) are a major public health problem worldwide. In the developing world young children and the elderly are most affected; it …

Mar 24, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on shingles (herpes zoster), including key facts, risk factors, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, treatment and WHO response.