Vatican says the pope has a 'polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.' What is that?
Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,
Pope Francis didn't need mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis, the Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis stable as he remains hospitalized for 'complex' respiratory infection
The pope, 88, was diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection after he was hospitalized in Rome on Friday for bronchitis.
Pope Francis to remain hospitalized for respiratory tract infection
Pope Francis has been in the hospital since Friday with a respiratory tract infection. Officials with the Vatican said Monday that the 88-year-old’s infection requires further hospitalization and a change in drug therapy. Francis has had several health ailments over the years.
Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent ‘long periods’ off noninvasive ventilator
The pontiff had no fever and no signs of new infection, and continued his respiratory therapy, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis remained in stable condition a day after respiratory crisis, and spent long periods of the day off the noninvasive ventilation he needed to recover with less intensive high-flow supplemen
Pope is 'stable' after breathing crisis, Vatican says
The Vatican said on Saturday evening that the Pope had not suffered further breathing crises and had responded well to oxygen therapy. It did not share a prognosis, but said the pontiff remained "alert and well oriented".
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