Typical pneumonia - Community-acquired pneumonia

It is a lung infection acquired outside of the hospital. It is generally caused by bacteria and virus; the most common microorganism is Staphylococcus pneumoniae. The infection is spread by inhaling the microorganism. It characteristically manifests with cough, fever and yellow-green phlegm but it may also be accompanied by other symptoms of the infection. It is diagnosed through clinical questioning, physical examination, laboratory tests and imaging tests. Treatment varies depending on the causal microorganism. Antibiotic treatment is the most used when the infection is caused by a bacterium. It regularly requires a visit to a health center to confirm diagnosis and start treatment. A clinician will decide whether admission to the hospital is required.