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Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and can be spread from person to person through a cough or close contact.
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Risk factors include being hospitalized, being 2 years old or younger, or being 65 or older.
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Lifestyle habits, such as smoking cigarettes and drinking too much alcohol, can also increase the chances of getting pneumonia.
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Vaccines are available to prevent some types of pneumonia and the flu.
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The most common type of bacterial pneumonia is called pneumococcal pneumonia. It’s an illness that is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae , a common bacteria that can be spread from person to person through a cough or close contact
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Summary
Causes include bacteria, viruses, and fungi. If your pneumonia results from bacteria or a virus, you can spread it to someone else.
Lifestyle habits, like smoking cigarettes and drinking too much alcohol, can also raise your chances of getting pneumonia.
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