Is pneumonia contagious?
Pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the bacteria and viruses that sometimes cause pneumonia can be.
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Pneumonia is a general term used to describe lung infections caused by any number of wee buggies: viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi. These bacteria can be very contagious. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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The bacteria and viruses that cause pneumonia can be contagious. Once the person is on medication the chances go way down.
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It is not contageous in itself however the virus or Bacterial infection that led to the person developing ir could be contageous
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Pneumonia is caused by bacteria or viruses that are contagious. You may get pneumonia after having a cold or the flu. ChaCha!
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Strictly speaking, pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the bacteria and viruses that sometimes cause pneumonia can be. MORE?
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The viruses and bacteria that cause pneumonia are contagious and are found in fluid from the mouth or nose of an infected person.
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About Bacteria
Bacteria are single celled organisms found in every habitat on Earth, growing in soil, acidic hot springs, radioactive waste, water, and deep in the Earth's crust, as well as in organic matter and the live bodies of plants and animals. Some bacteria cause disease but others are essential to the human body. For example, bacteria in the digestion system, help in the healthful digestion of food. Sometimes trying to get bacteria out of one place in your body can cause problems in another.
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