pope francis polymicrobial infection

Pope Francis, Polymicrobial infections

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

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Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia and a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection." Here's what that means.

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.

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Pope Francis' hospital stay is extended due to 'polymicrobial infection'

The 88-year-old pontiff was initially admitted to the hospital on Friday for bronchitis. On Monday, the Vatican said test results show Francis has "a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract."

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.

Pope Francis to remain hospitalized as respiratory infection presents "complex clinical picture"

Doctors are tweaking their treatment of Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, as he battles a respiratory tract infection.

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Pope Francis' condition: What is a polymicrobial infection?

Pope Francis is being treated for a “polymicrobial infection.” Doctors say it is caused by multiple pathogens, including ...

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Pope Francis in hospital: How to reduce the chances of contracting pneumonia and other respiratory infections

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

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Pope ‘Alert and Responsive’ as He Fights Pneumonia, Meloni Says

Pope Francis is “alert and responsive” as he remains hospitalized with pneumonia, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said after visiting the pontiff.

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