Understanding Pneumonia and COVID-19: Key Differences and Similarities
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Understanding Pneumonia and COVID-19: Key Differences and Similarities

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Pneumonia, also known as lung inflammation, is caused by an infection in the air sacs of the lungs. Comparative Overview of Symptoms In comparing the symptoms of COVID-19 and pneumonia, both illnesses share certain characteristics such as fever, cough and shortness of breath. The underlying causes for these respiratory illnesses differ, as pneumonia can be caused by various pathogens while COVID-19 is specifically caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, while pneumonia can be contagious depending on the specific pathogen, COVID-19 is highly contagious and primarily spreads through respiratory droplets. When it comes to prevention, vaccination is a key factor in preventing certain types of pneumonia, while COVID-19 also involves measures such as wearing masks and practicing good hygiene.

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