| pneumococcal pneumonia immunization | This vaccine, which prevents one of the most common and severe forms of pneumonia, is usually given only once in a lifetime, usually after the age of 55, to someone with ongoing lung problems (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma) or other chronic diseases (including those involving the heart and kidneys). This vaccination would rarely be given to children. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| pneumocystis carinii pneumonia | <chest medicine> A pneumonia caused by an infection with Pneumocystis carinii. Pneumocystis carinii grows rapidly in the lungs of patients with immunosuppression, particularly due to AIDS and is the leading AIDS-related cause of death. Pneumocystis carinii infection sometimes may occur elsewhere in the body (skin, eye, spleen, liver or heart). It is considered one of the diagnostic criteria for AIDS in an HIV positive individual. (10 Jan 1998) |
| pneumocystis pneumonia | <chest medicine> A pneumonia caused by an infection with Pneumocystis carinii. Pneumocystis carinii grows rapidly in the lungs of patients with immunosuppression, particularly due to AIDS and is the leading AIDS-related cause of death. Pneumocystis carinii infection sometimes may occur elsewhere in the body (skin, eye, spleen, liver or heart). It is considered one of the diagnostic criteria for AIDS in an HIV positive individual. (10 Jan 1998) |
| pneumonia | <chest medicine> Inflammation of the lungs with consolidation. (18 Nov 1997) |
| pneumonia, aspiration | Inflammation of the lungs due to aspiration (the sucking in of food particles or fluids into the lungs). (12 Dec 1998) |
| pneumonia, atypical interstitial, of cattle | A cattle disease of uncertain cause, probably an allergic reaction. (12 Dec 1998) |
| pneumonia, bacterial | Pneumonia caused by various species of bacteria. Bacterial pneumonia commonly results from bronchogenic spread of infection following microaspiration of secretions. The largest category of this disease arises from community-acquired pneumonias. (12 Dec 1998) |
| pneumonia dissecans | Pneumonia in which the lobules of the lung are separated by collections of purulent exudate. Synonym: pneumonia dissecans. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pneumonia interlobularis purulenta | Pneumonia in which the lobules of the lung are separated by collections of purulent exudate. Synonym: pneumonia dissecans. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pneumonia, lipid | Pneumonia due to aspiration or inhalation of various oily or fatty substances. (12 Dec 1998) |
| pneumonia malleosa | Pneumonia associated with glanders. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pneumonia, mycoplasma | Interstitial pneumonia caused by extensive infection of the lungs and bronchi, particularly the lower lobes of the lungs, by mycoplasma pneumoniae. (12 Dec 1998) |
| pneumonia, pneumococcal | A febrile disease caused by streptococcus pneumoniae. This condition is characterised by inflammation of one or more lobes of the lungs and symptoms include chills, fever, rapid breathing, and cough. (12 Dec 1998) |
| pneumonia, pneumocystis carinii | A pulmonary disease occurring in immunodeficient or malnourished patients or infants, characterised by dyspnea, tachypnea, and hypoxaemia. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is a frequently seen opportunistic infection in aids. It is caused by the fungus pneumocystis carinii. (12 Dec 1998) |
| pneumonia, progressive interstitial, of sheep | Chronic respiratory disease caused by the visna-maedi virus. It was formerly believed to be identical with jaagsiekte (pulmonary adenomatosis, ovine) but is now recognised as a separate entity. (12 Dec 1998) |