China's mysterious pneumonia cases has now spread to Netherlands. Read on to know the dominant symptoms and the risk factors of this disease. TheHealthSite.com
China has responded to the World Health Organization’s request for data regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia among children in the country. More than a week later, reports on clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia among children north of the country made rounds. Known pathogens: The pathogens reported include influenza, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Chinese authorities, in a press conference on November 13, acknowledged an increase in respiratory diseases in the country, attributing it to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of various pathogens, including influenza, mycoplasma pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2., World News, Times Now
Bacterial pneumonia is usually more severe than viral pneumonia. They are more common in winters as there is increase in viral and bacterial infections also worsened by indoor crowding. TheHealthSite.com