After Pope Francis’ diagnosis Bilateral pneumoniathe doctor is talking about this condition.
In a statement Tuesday, the Vatican announced the diagnosis of the Catholic leader, reportedly confirmed by clinical testing and chest x-rays.
“Multimicrobial infections that occur in photographs of bronchiectasis and sarcasmy bronchitis and require the use of antibiotic cortisone therapy make therapeutic treatment more complicated,” the statement said.
According to the Vatican, Pope Francis was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
“A CT scan of the chest that the Holy Father did this afternoon showed the development of bilateral pneumonia, requiring further pharmacological therapy.”
Pope Francis leads Mass at St. Peters Square in Vatican City on February 9, 2025. (Alessandra Benedetti – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Pope Francis, 88, was recently admitted to the hospital to treat bronchitis, a condition that could lead to pneumonia.
What is bilateral pneumonia?
Pneumonia is defined as a lung infection by the Cleveland Clinic Caused by bacteriaviruses or fungi.
This can cause lung tissue to expand and cause fluid or pus buildup in the lungs.
The surge in walking with pneumonia affects these high-risk groups, says Dr. Mark Siegel
Bed stage osteopneumonia, also known as dual pneumonia, occurs in both lungs at the same time.
Dr. Marc Siegel, a senior medical analyst and professor of clinical medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News, said the risk of bilateral pneumonia is fundamental. Health status of patient and immune system strength.
Pneumonia is defined as a lung infection caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus. (istock)
“It also depends on bacteria. Is it a resistant, aggressive form like pseudomonas, or Streptococcus or Streptococcus?” he told Fox News Digital.
“The biggest concern is that it can spread into the bloodstream and cause sepsis. This is definitely life-threatening.”
“There are many causes, but in this case I’d suspect Streptococcus or pneumococcus,” Siegel said. “[The pope] Even smokers are not immunodeficient, so I don’t think it’s staphylococcus or gram-negative. ”
Bacteria and viral pneumonia
Most cases of community-earned pneumonia are bacteria or viruses.
Bacterial pneumonia is usually more severe than viral pneumonia, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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It can be caused by an infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcal disease. According to the above sources, other bacteria that can cause respiratory diseases include H. pneumoniae, influenza, chlamydia pneumonia, and Legionnaires (Legionnaire’s disease).
Most cases of community-earned pneumonia are bacteria or viruses. (istock)
That’s the case with bacterial pneumonia Treated with antibiotics.
Viral pneumonia can be caused by viruses including influenza, common colds COVID-19 (COVID-19) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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This type of pneumonia is usually resolved on its own.
If not very common, some fungi (molds) or protozoa can cause pneumonia.
Pope Francis holds his Homily among a weekly general audience at Paul VI’s Hall on February 12, 2025 in Vatican City. (Reuters/Ciro de Luca/File Photo)
“The biggest concern is that it can spread into the bloodstream and cause sepsis. This is definitely life-threatening,” Siegel warned.
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This condition is even more dangerous senior citizenthe doctor added.
“[The pope] Also, part of his lungs is missing due to previous pneumonia, and the scarring can cause recurrence and make healing even more difficult,” he said.
