Question
There has been an increase in cases of pediatric pneumonia among children recently, and parents are concerned about the transmission routes of pediatric pneumonia. How does pediatric pneumonia spread?
Answer
Pneumonia refers to the inflammation of the lungs, which can be caused by various pathogens (such as bacteria and viruses). In addition, autoimmune diseases or other chemical and physical injuries may also lead to pneumonia, but pathogens are still the most common cause. Infectious pneumonia is relatively rare, such as SARS, anthrax, and plague pneumonia, which are caused by viruses, highly contagious, and classified as strictly controlled infectious diseases. Although these diseases are high-risk, the actual chance of infection is relatively small. The pathogenesis, pathological process, and treatment methods of these diseases are different from those of general pneumonia.