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World Pneumonia Day: Stop feeding pigeons! Mumbai doctors highlight how the bird's droppings are causing lung infection

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Updated on: 08 November,2024 10:56 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Nascimento Pinto | nascimento.pinto@mid-day.com

Ahead of World Pneumonia Day on November 12, mid-day.com spoke to Mumbai doctors who deep-dived into the lung infection. They not only highlighted the causes but also effects and treatment, but not without an important warning

World Pneumonia Day: Stop feeding pigeons! Mumbai doctors highlight how the bird's droppings are causing lung infection

Every year, World Pneumonia Day is observed on November 12 around the world. Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: istock

Key Highlights

  1. World Pneumonia Day is observed on November 12 to raise awareness about the lung infection
  2. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, micro organisms
  3. Pigeon droppings contain Chlamydia psittaci that can cause the respiratory infection

As Mumbai slowly settles into its winter, doctors warn about the rise in pneumonia cases, but more than that, they highlight the possibility of getting it through pigeons. Incidentally, World Pneumonia Day is observed on November 12 every year around the world to raise awareness about the need for prevention and treatment of the lung infection.

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