Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Host
Alternate Names : Pneumonia in Immunodeficient Patient
Definition An infection of the lungs that occurs in a person whose mechanisms to fight infection are significantly impaired.
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• Appetite - Decreased
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• Breath Sounds
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Cough
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• Immune Response
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