Figure pneumonia contagious
Pneumonia contagious
- Droplet transfer
(Speaking, coughing, sneezing) - Lung infection -
(Infection with bacteria,
Viruses and fungi)
pneumonia - Healthy left lung -
Pulmo sinister
Particularly vulnerable
Groups of people:
A - Elderly patients
(fewer defense cells and antibodies)
B - infants and young children
(Immune system not that strong yet
pronounced)
C - patients with multimorbidity
(many parallel
Diseases)
D - patients with HIV infection
E - diseases in the frame
chemotherapy
F - patients after a
Organ transplant,
Cancer
How can you get a contagion
avoid:
G - Regular hand washing
(disinfect),
Avoid close physical contact
with an infected person and
large gatherings of people,
Vaccination (see doctor)
You can find an overview of all Dr-Gumpert images at: medical illustrations
Related images
Illustration
Bronchiole
Illustration
windpipe
Illustration
lung