Pneumonia can develop in healthy younger people during the winter months, causing a mild illness with recovery in 2 to 3 weeks. Pneumonia also may occur after a viral respiratory illness; in these cases, bacteria may cause the infection, which can be severe.
Pneumonia is caused by viruses, bacteria, or (in rare cases) parasites or other organisms.
In people with impaired immune systems, pneumonia may be caused by other organisms, including some forms of fungi.
Common symptoms of pneumonia include:-
cough, fever, chest wall pain, shortness of breath
antibiotics are used to treat bacterial pneumonia.