Is pneumonia deadly

What is bacterial pneumonia? Bacterial pneumonia may involve just one small section of your lung, or it may encompass your entire lung. Pneumonia can make it difficult for your body to get enough oxygen to your blood, which can cause cells to not work properly. Bacterial pneumonia can be mild or serious. The severity of your pneumonia depends on: • the strength of the bacteria • how quickly you are diagnosed and treated • your age • overall health • if you have other conditions or diseases The most common symptoms of bacterial pneumonia are: • a • stabbing • sudden onset of • Other symptoms that may follow include: • • • breathlessness or • lethargy or • moist, pale skin • • loss of appetite • sweating Older adults will share all the symptoms with younger adults, but are much more likely to experience confusion and dizziness. Older adults may also be less likely to have a fever. Symptoms in children Pneumonia can be particularly dangerous for infants, children, and toddlers. They may display similar symptoms to the ones above. In infants, difficulty breathing may show up as flaring nostrils or chest sinking when breathing. They may also exhibit blueish lips or nails, which indicates that they aren’t getting enough oxygen. Emergency symptoms Seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing: • blood in mucus • trouble breathing • high fever of 102.5°F of higher • confusion • rapid heartbeat • skin with a bluish tone Bacteria pneumonia is caused by bacteria that works...

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of hospitalization and death, with the greatest burden on young children and older adults. Worldwide, the pathogens driving the lion’s share of acute bacterial pneumonia are Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. In the U.S., recent epidemiologic surveillance indicates that human rhinovirus, influenza virus, and S pneumoniae are the most common drivers. 1 The Bottom Line • PCV13 benefits children, but also significantly reduces rates of transmission in the community at large, including among older adults. • Over a period of slightly more than 3 years, the use of PCV13 was estimated to avert more than 35,000 hospitalizations for pneumonia. • The authors of the current study concluded that PCV13 prevents hospitalization for pneumonia in older adults, especially those with underlying medical conditions. Globally, incidence of CAP ranges from 1.5 to 14.0 cases per 1000 person-years, varying by geography, season, and local demographics. Annual incidence in the U.S. stands at 24.8 cases per 10,000 adults, with rates increasing with age. 1 In terms of related hospitalizations, based on a meta-analysis of 52 studies, Shi and colleagues estimated that 6.8 million episodes of clinical pneumonia resulted in hospital admissions of adults ages 65 and older worldwide in 2015, including some 1.1 million in-hospital deaths. 2 To control these rates and further reduce them, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licen...

Overview Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs. When the damage is severe, it can lead to death. Symptoms Symptoms of sepsis Symptoms of sepsis may include: • Change in mental status. • Fast, shallow breathing. • Sweating for no clear reason. • Feeling lightheaded. • Shivering. • Symptoms specific to the type of infection, such as painful urination from a urinary tract infection or worsening cough from pneumonia. Symptoms of sepsis are not specific. They can vary from person to person, and sepsis may appear differently in children than in adults. Symptoms of septic shock Sepsis may progress to septic shock. Septic shock is a severe drop in blood pressure. Progression to septic shock raises the risk of death. Symptoms of septic shock include: • Not being able to stand up. • Strong sleepiness or hard time staying awake. • Major change in mental status, such as extreme confusion. When to see a doctor Any infection could lead to sepsis. Go to a health care provider if you have symptoms of sepsis or an infection or wound that isn't getting better. Symptoms such as confusion or fast breathing need emergency care. Causes Any type of infection can lead to sepsis. This includes bacterial, viral or fungal infections....

• • • • A deadly bacteria with a roughly 50 percent fatality rate worldwide has made its way to the US Gulf Coast, where it has been declared endemic by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has confirmed three cases of infection from the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei, which can cause potentially lethal melioidosis, a pulmonary disease, if not treated. “It is an environmental organism that lives naturally in the soil, and typically fresh water in certain areas around the world. Mostly in subtropical and tropical climates,” Julia Petras, an epidemic intelligence service officer with the CDC’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, The most recent case was reported in Mississippi in January. Two others were confirmed in the same Mississippi county in July 2020 and May 2020. However, most of those people infected with the bacteria don’t show symptoms and develop antibodies against it, meaning many more people are likely infected, Petras said. A deadly bacteria with a roughly 50 percent fatality rate worldwide has made its way to the US Gulf Coast. Getty Images In all three Mississippi cases, the patient recovered. ‘High-risk exposure’: Mayo Clinic staff tests for bacteria with 50% fatality rate “This is one of those diseases that is also called the great mimicker because it can look like a lot of different things,” Petras told the outlet. “It’s greatly under-reported and under-diagnosed and under-recognized — we often like to say...

What is double pneumonia? Double pneumonia is a lung infection that affects both of your lungs. The infection inflames the air sacs in your lungs, or the alveoli, which fill with fluid or pus. This inflammation makes it hard to breathe. The most common causes of pneumonia are bacteria and viruses. Infection from fungi or parasites can also cause pneumonia. Pneumonia can also be categorized by the number of segments of the lobes in your lungs that are infected. If more segments are infected, whether in one lung or both lungs, the disease is likely to be more serious. You can catch pneumonia by coming into contact with infectious viruses or breathing in infectious air droplets. If it’s not treated, any pneumonia can be life-threatening. The symptoms of double pneumonia are the same as for pneumonia in one lung. The symptoms are not necessarily more severe because both lungs are infected. Double pneumonia does not mean double seriousness. You can have a mild infection in both lungs, or a serious infection in both lungs. Symptoms can vary, depending on your age, general health, and the type of infection you have. Pneumonia symptoms include: • shortness of breath • chest pain • congestion • coughing that may produce • fever, sweating, and chills • rapid heart and breathing rate • fatigue • nausea and vomiting • diarrhea For adults older than 65, symptoms may also include: • confusion • a change in thinking ability • a lower-than-normal body temperature According to Dr. Wayne Ts...

Share on Pinterest Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images Pneumonia can be serious for some groups, one of which is older adults. In fact, a recent study estimated that There are a couple reasons why pneumonia can be more severe in older adults: • Our • Older adults are more likely to have chronic health conditions, such as Keep reading as we discuss pneumonia in older adults, diving deeper into its symptoms, causes, and treatment. The symptoms of pneumonia in older individuals can differ from those in other age groups. Older adults with pneumonia may be more likely to: • feel weak or unsteady, which can increase the risk of falling • be • experience • have changes in functional status, which is the ability to perform daily activities • experience • • experience a worsening of existing health conditions Since symptoms in older adults are often more subtle and can differ from classic pneumonia symptoms, pneumonia can be more difficult to recognize in this population. This can potentially result in a delay in diagnosis and treatment. What are the classic symptoms of pneumonia? Even though older adults often have different pneumonia symptoms, they can also experience some of the more classic symptoms of pneumonia as well. These may include: • • • • • • Generally speaking, the causes of pneumonia can be classified in two ways: • where it was acquired • what type of germ is causing it Let’s explore each of these in more detail below and how they may relate to pneumonia in older adults. Whe...