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Bacterial Pneumonia (cont.)

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Bacterial Pneumonia Prognosis

Pneumonia is the sixth most common cause of death in the United States. It is the top cause of death from infection.

  • Most people with pneumonia get better with antibiotics. Some people develop complications such as sepsis (blood poisoning), meningitis, and lung failure. Many of these people die.


  • There is no way to predict who is at risk for severe complications. In general, if you have a weak immune system, you are more likely to be sicker.

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