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

Patients hospitalized with CAP who had an LRTS taken on admission exhibited reduced risk of mortality and were more likely to receive appropriate antibiotic therapy.

The Vatican says Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization.

Authorities at the Vatican have said that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require ...

Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection," but gave no further ...

Pope Francis, 88, has developed double pneumonia due to a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection. The infection is complex ...

Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,” but gave no further details on the severity of his illness or what would change in his ...

Pope Francis has been hospitalized as his condition is complicated by a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection," which ...

Polymicrobial diseases are caused by a mix of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites and get worse if a person is already ...

Earlier, the Vatican had said the 88-year-old had a “polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract” and pneumonia in both lungs, with tests indicating a “complex clinical picture.” ...

Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,” but gave no further details on the severity of his illness or what would change in his ...