Pneumonia - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 11, 2011 · Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. These infections are generally spread by direct contact with infected people. Pneumonia …
Pneumonia in children - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 11, 2022 · WHO fact sheet on pneumonia in children provides key facts and information on causes, presenting features, economic costs, treatment, prevention and WHO response.
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection
Jan 10, 2025 · Generally, people infected with hMPV will have cold or flu-like symptoms: It can make a few people quite sick, causing infection of the lung (pneumonia) or inflammation of the airways to the …
Trends of acute respiratory infection, including human …
Jan 7, 2025 · In many countries of the Northern Hemisphere, trends in acute respiratory infections increase at this time of year. These increases are typically caused by seasonal epidemics of …
Legionellosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 6, 2022 · Legionellosis fact sheet provides key facts and information on cause, transmission, extent of disease, symptoms and response.
Pneumonia in the Western Pacific - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 6, 2025 · Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is most caused by viruses or bacteria. These infections are generally spread by direct contact with infected people. Pneumonia affects children …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Nov 6, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) provides key facts and information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and WHO response.
COVID-19 symptoms and severity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 19, 2021 · COVID-19: symptoms Symptoms of COVID-19 can vary, but mild cases often experience fever, cough, and fatigue. Moderate cases may have difficulty breathing or mild pneumonia. While …
Guideline on management of pneumonia and diarrhoea in children up …
Dec 31, 2024 · Pneumonia and diarrhoea account for 23% of under-five mortality and were responsible for an estimated 1.17 million deaths in children under five globally. Furthermore, pneumonia and …
Acute respiratory infection: care-seeking for children with symptoms (%)
Care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection (%) Education levels "none," "primary," and "secondary or higher" refer to maternal education.