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Nosocomial Pneumonia - Hospital Acquired Pneumonia
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the infection diagnosed?
The healthcare provider can diagnose pneumonia by studying a person's health history, doing a physical exam, and taking a chest x-ray and blood tests. Sputum samples may also be tested to identify the organism causing the infection.