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Common Atypical Pneumonia Elderly Immunocompromised Pre Existing Lung Disease

Front Common cause of atypical pneumonia in the elderly, immunocompromised, and those with pre-existing lung disease. Also increases the risk for superimposed S. aureus or H. influenzae bacterial pneumonia.
Back Influenza virus.

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