Viral lung infection involving the lower-respiratory tract (bronchial tubes, bronchioles and lungs) or upper-respiratory tract (nose, throat, tonsils, sinuses, trachea and larynx).
Causes of Pneumonia, Viral
Cause is due to viral infections, including: influenza, chickenpox and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (especially in adults), respiratory viruses, measles and cytomegalovirus (especially in infants).
Signs and Symptoms of Pneumonia, Viral
Symptoms include: fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, with or without sputum or croup, rapid, labored (sometimes) breathing, chest pain, sore throat, loss of appetite, enlarged lymph glands in the neck, and bluish nails and skin.
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