Pope Francis spends 7 days battling respiratory infection
Vatican reports Pope Francis showing improvement after week-long hospitalization for pneumonia and respiratory infection.
Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia and a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection." Here's what that means.
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.
What's Next for Catholic Church as Pope Francis Fights Infection
Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome as doctors treat a worsening respiratory infection that the Vatican has described as a "complex clinical picture." The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Friday following a weeklong struggle with bronchitis that required additional medical intervention.
Pope Francis' hospital stay is extended due to 'polymicrobial infection'
The 88-year-old pontiff was initially admitted to the hospital on Friday for bronchitis. On Monday, the Vatican said test results show Francis has "a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract."
Pope Francis isn't out of danger but condition isn't life-threatening, doctors say
The pope is receiving occasional supplements of oxygen when he needs it and is responding to the strengthened drug therapy he is receiving, they said.
What is a polymicrobial infection? What to know about Pope Francis' condition
What is a polymicrobial infection? Polymicrobial infections are caused by multiple pathogens, including bacteria, fungi or parasites. These infections can cause both chronic and s
Pope Francis to remain hospitalized with a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says
The pope's infection will require further hospitalization, the Vatican said Monday, as concerns grew about the increasingly frail 88-year-old pontiff.
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
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs says the Vatican
The 88-year pontiff has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14.
Explainer-Pope Francis has double pneumonia - what does that mean?
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church, is in hospital being treated for double pneumonia following a respiratory infection. WHAT IS DOUBLE PNEUMONIA? Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs,
Pope Has ‘Peaceful Night’ After Pneumonia Diagnosis, Vatican Says
The Vatican said Francis had slept well and eaten breakfast. A further medical update is expected later on Wednesday.
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Pope's chronic lung condition plus infection are serious, doctor says
The biggest risk he faces is sepsis, that is, if the infection that is currently localized only in his lungs passes into his ...
Pope Francis not out of danger, will stay in hospital at least another week, doctors say
Pope Francis' personal physician said the pontiff was responding to drug therapy that was strengthened after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.
Doctors order ‘absolute rest’ for Pope Francis while he’s being treated for a respiratory infection
The Vatican says Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory ...
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.