Pope Francis, 88, is in hospital with a 'complex' respiratory infection. Here are the risks for a man of his age who previously had part of a lung removed.
Pope Francis, 88, is in hospital with a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.He had bronchitis, which may have led to the infection.Infections can be more serious for the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
Pope Francis stable as he remains hospitalized for 'complex' respiratory infection
The pope, 88, was diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection after he was hospitalized in Rome on Friday for bronchitis.
What is bronchitis? A look at Pope Francis' previous hospitalizations and health problems
Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since he was elected in 2013. Francis, who was diagnosed with bronchitis last week, had part of one lung removed as
What is a polymicrobial infection? What to know about Pope Francis' condition
What is a polymicrobial infection? Polymicrobial infections are caused by multiple pathogens, including bacteria, fungi or parasites. These infections can cause both chronic and s
Vatican Says the Pope Has a 'Polymicrobial Respiratory Tract Infection.' What Is That?
Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment
Pope Francis Has Bilateral Pneumonia
Pope Francis, who remains hospitalized, has bilateral pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The term simply means pneumonia in both lungs, said Dr. James Musser, director of the center for infectious diseases at the Houston Methodist Research Institute.
Here’s What We Know About Pope Francis’ Health—As Vatican Reports He Has Pneumonia In Both Lungs
Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized last Friday with bronchitis, the Vatican said, and now has a “polymicrobial infection of ...
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Bronchitis vs. Pneumonia: What Are the Differences?
This condition usually develops as a result of a viral infection like a cold or the flu, and it typically gets better in about one to two weeks. It is different than chronic bronchitis ...
Pope Francis’s health update: How serious is a polymicrobial infection?
With the Pope being diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection, we take a look at the complex condition and what it means for ...
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Persistent cough may signal bronchitis in Tri-State area
Is bronchitis contagious? "Bronchitis is almost always viral," explained Dr. Woods. "The one exception to that is people who have emphysema; sometimes theirs can be bacterial. But for most ...
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Pope Francis, hospitalized for bronchitis, is in ‘fair’ condition, says Vatican
Pope Francis, who was admitted to a hospital in Rome for bronchitis, is in “fair” condition with a “respiratory tract infection,” the Vatican said Friday in what is the latest in a string ...
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Pope Francis Hospitalized for Bronchitis
and canceled a November 2023 trip to Dubai due to a “very acute infectious bronchitis.” The Pope, who has been suffering from visible breathlessness during recent meetings, has more and more ...