David R. Janz, md M.D.

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• Pneumonia in an Immunocompromised Patient

  Pneumonia as a disease was once dreaded, since most of the cases would turn out to be fatal. This was many years ago, and with medical advances, times have changed. However, in some severe cases of pneumonia, especially in people with weakened immune systems, the disease can still be fatal. If the...

• Stem Cell Therapy Can Reduce Inflammation in Cystic Fibrosis

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• New, Promising Cystic Fibrosis Drug Needs Funding

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• New Lung Cell Type Discovered May Be a Key to Efforts to Cure CF

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• Pathogens that Cause Pneumonia

  The pathogens involved in pneumonia are bacteria, virus, fungus, rare parasites, and other microorganisms. Virus is the most common cause of pneumonia among babies and children. Adults with weak immune systems are vulnerable to bacterial pneumonia.Pneumonia Causing pathogens:The pathogens that cause...