Pneumonia:
Anatomy Project
Ceniya Jefferson, Period 1, 03/29/2023
, Definition & Cause
Pneumonia - A severe inflammation of the
lung in which the alveoli are filled w/ fluid;
An infection that affects one or both lungs. It
create air sacs, or alveoli, of the lungs to fill up
with fluid or pus.
Cause - Bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The flu &
the common cold ( influenza virus & rhinovirus
), respiratory syncytial virus, and & SARS-CoV-2
( leading cause of Covid-19.