Viral pneumonia causes

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Viral pneumonia is more likely to occur in young children and older adults, because their bodies have a harder time fighting off the virus. Viral pneumonia is most often caused by one of several viruses:

People who are at risk for more serious viral pneumonia often have a weakened immune system, including:

  • Adult HIV/AIDS patients
  • Babies who are born too early
  • Children with heart and lung problems
  • People receiving chemotherapy for cancer, or other medications that weaken the immune system.
  • Organ transplant recipients

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