Abeer Fatimaabout 1 month ago
Causative Agents of Pneumonia According to Age
Pneumonia refers to infection of the lung parenchyma. There are numerous causative agents that cause pneumonia. The organisms even vary according to the age. Attached image provides a brief summary of the causative agents of pneumonia according to the age. Image courtesy: https://doctorlib.info/immunology/microbiology/78.html
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