Hospital-acquired pneumonia

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What is Hospital-acquired pneumonia?

Hospital-acquired pneumonia is an infection of the lungs contracted during a hospital stay.

Alternative Names:

Nosocomial pneumonia; Ventilator-associated pneumonia

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Hospital-acquired pneumonia?
What are the symptoms associated with Hospital-acquired pneumonia?
What are the treatment options for Hospital-acquired pneumonia?

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