Types of Pneumonia

Types list: The list of types of Pneumonia mentioned in various sources includes:

• Viral pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Influenza A
• Bacterial pneumonia
• Fungal pneumonia
• Chemical pneumonia - caused by inhaled fumes or chemicals.
• Pneumococcal pneumonia - caused by Streptococcal pneumoniae (pneumococcus) bacteria.
• Legionnaires’ disease - caused by Legionella pneumophila.
• Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia - an opportunistic infection found in AIDS or immune-compromised patients.
• Aspiration pneumonia
• Types of pneumonia based on areas of infection:
  • Lobar pneumonia - localized infection of one or a few lobes
  • Bronchopneumonia - affecting the lungs and airways.
  • Interstitial pneumonia - affecting the connective tissue

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