10 Pneumonia Causes
8. Viruses
Viruses are another potential cause of pneumonia, and are one of the most common causes of pneumonia in young children. The symptoms of viral pneumonia are usually relatively mild and not dangerous. It can be very dangerous in some cases, however. The influenza virus will be the underlying cause of viral pneumonia in many cases.
One of the better known viruses that cause pneumonia in current times is the coronavirus. The coronavirus has resulted in a global pandemic that has caused lockdowns and devastated economies worldwide. One of the reasons the virus is so dangerous is that it is very contagious.
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