The cause of the disease also determines whether pneumonia is contagious or not. The viral forms of it that are most ...

Four of the 11 (36.3%) hMPV-infected children >1 year of age developed pneumonia. At the time of hospital admission the presence of preexisting underlying diseases was also assessed. Five (25% ...

“Symptoms of hMPV include fever, cough, and cold, and in some cases, it can lead to pneumonia. The virus spreads quickly, with certain groups being particularly vulnerable, including children under 5 ...

The elderly are more susceptible to pneumonia than younger populations. The prevalence of both disability and comorbid diseases increase with age and are associated with increased risk of pneumonia.