📋Overview
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus. It is a common respiratory condition caused by various infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Pneumonia can range from mild to severe and is classified based on the setting of acquisition and causative organisms.
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