Causes of Pneumonia in Babies
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
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Babies between the ages of 2 to 3 months sometimes develop pneumonia when they have the RSV infection. Premature infants are particularly susceptible to RSV and pneumonia.
Other Causes of Viral Pneumonia
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Other causes of viral pneumonia include the parainfluenza virus, the flu virus and adenovirus.
Group B Streptococcus
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Young babies may also develop pneumonia if they are infected with group Bb streptococcus. Group B streptococcus may be transmitted to the baby during a vaginal birth if the mother has the bacteria present in her body.
Other Causes of Bacterial Pneumonia
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Other bacteria that may cause pneumonia include streptococcus pneumoniae, staphylococcus aureus and chlamydia pneumoniae.
Treatment
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Bacterial pneumonia is usually more severe that viral pneumonia. It is treated with antibiotics and may require hospitalization. Viral pneumonia is treated with fluids and rest.
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