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As seen on "Medical Investigation"
January 28, 2005 | Archive

Bacterial Pneumonia
Bacterial pneumonia is caused by a pathogenic infection of the lungs and is a very virulent strain of pneumonia.

	Microbes in Sickness and in Health
	More respiratory disease resources

Klebsiella Research
NIH scientists seek to understand organisms like klebsiella in order to find ways of controlling and preventing virulent outbreaks of bacterial pneumonia. NIH funds these research studies through its National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

	Bacterial Diseases Research
	NIAID Overview

NIH Research and You
The NIH funds clinical studies that provide experimental treatment for patients with respiratory diseases caused by bacterial infection. To join a clinical trial, ask your doctor to help you choose the study that's right for you, or call the NIH at 1-800-411-1222 for more information.

Stay Tuned
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	CDC : Our Vital Partner
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the primary Federal agency that dispatches field investigators to resolve public health emergencies. CDC is NIH's sister agency under the Department of Health and Human Services.

	Meet a real medical investigator Certified Medical Assistant Phyllis Shipper
"I enjoy being a patient advocate. My career goal is to keep up with the ever-changing rules, regulations, and laws in the medical profession. I continue to strive to make a visit to the doctor’s office a positive and good experience for each patient."
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