While the question asks for 7 types of pneumonia, the provided references only detail 4. Here is what we know about different types of pneumonia, based on those references:
Pneumonia can be categorized by the causative agent. Here are some common types:
- Bacterial Pneumonia: This type is caused by bacteria. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacterial culprit.
- Viral Pneumonia: Viruses cause approximately one-third of all pneumonia cases, with influenza (flu) being a common viral cause.
- Mycoplasma Pneumonia: This type is caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
- Fungal Pneumonia: This type is caused by various fungi.
To answer what the 7 types of pneumonia are, more details are required. However, based on general knowledge, the types of pneumonia can also be categorized based on where the infection was acquired.
Therefore, different ways to classify pneumonia can be:
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Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP): This is a pneumonia that is contracted outside of a hospital or long-term care facility.
- Example: A person develops pneumonia after contracting an infection while traveling.
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Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP): HAP develops in patients more than 48 hours after being admitted to a hospital.
- Example: A patient admitted for surgery develops pneumonia several days after the procedure.
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Aspiration Pneumonia: This type of pneumonia occurs when food, saliva, liquids, or vomit is inhaled into the lungs.
- Example: This can occur after a stroke, or due to impaired consciousness.
