Left lung infection and pleurisy can be contagious

Left lung infection and pleurisy is infectious, depending on the specific cause. Pneumonia and pleurisy caused by bacteria, viruses and other infections are infectious, while those caused by other causes are usually not infectious. Left lung infection and pleurisy is infectious, depending on the specific cause. Pneumonia and pleurisy, if caused by bacteria or viruses, are infectious. These pathogens can infect others through droplet transmission or contact transmission. Common infectious pathogens include Streptococcus pneumoniae, influenza virus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, etc. Left lung infection with pleurisy caused by other causes, such as autoimmune disease, drug-associated pneumonia, etc., is usually not infectious. For patients with left lung infection with pleurisy, appropriate protective measures should be taken, such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, maintaining social distance, etc., to reduce the risk of transmission. At the same time, should seek medical attention in time, accept standardized treatment, in order to promote the recovery of the disease. In addition, for people with low immunity, such as the elderly, patients with underlying diseases, immunosuppressant users, etc., pneumonia and pleurisy infection is more likely to develop into severe, special attention should be paid to protection. It should be noted that pleurisy may also be caused by other causes, such as malignant tumors, chest trauma, etc. If you develop symptoms such as left-side chest pain, cough, or difficulty breathing, you should seek medical attention promptly and undergo relevant examinations to clarify the cause and take corresponding measures. Treatment measures.