Pope Francis is facing complex medical problems. A day after the Vatican said he has a ‘polymicrobial infection’ of his ...

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.

Pope Francis, 88, has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia amid pre-existing lung conditions like bronchiectasis and ...

Pope Francis' respiratory infection also includes asthmatic bronchitis, requiring cortisone and antibiotic treatment.

Pneumonia, in simple terms ... Radiological investigations like chest X-rays or CT scans are commonly used to assess the extent of the infection. In more complicated cases, bronchoscopy or ...

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican ...

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused most commonly by bacteria or viruses, such as Streptococcus ...

CNN By Christopher Lamb, Antonia Mortensen and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since ...

Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria ... Radiological investigations like chest X-rays or CT scans are commonly used to assess the extent of the infection. In more complicated cases, ...