Pneumonia Problem

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According to UNICEF
Pneumonia kills 1 CHILD in every 43 SECONDS The
most vulnerable age group for adults is above 65
years
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A highly contagious infection of the lung tissue
that

• Fills the lungs with fluid
• Leads to
• breathing difficulty
• Caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses
  mycobacteria
• Secondery Infections

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The common mode of transmission is aerial
In healthcare settings, it is radically spread
through contaminated surfaces droplets
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This harmful aerial droplets can settle onto
high-touch surfaces and become infection
reservoirs
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