Pope Francis has 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.
Pope Francis in hospital: How to reduce the chances of contracting pneumonia and other respiratory infections
In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious disease due to respiratory infections.
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 to remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a 'complex clinical picture' that will require further hospitalization
Pope Francis is hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection
The Vatican said preliminary tests showed Pope Francis had a respiratory tract infection, was running a mild fever and was in 'fair' condition and undergoing drug therapy.
Pope Francis Diagnosed With Polymicrobial Respiratory Tract Infection — How Serious Is The Condition?
Pope Francis has not been keeping well. Two days after Vatican authorities said he had been diagnosed with a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, latest reports say he has developed double pneumonia and his condition remains "complex".
Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory tract infection, Vatican says
The pope's weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened, said the Vatican, which also announced the pope was canceling his participation in Holy Year events through Monday.
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.
Pope Francis attends Mass hours after 'respiratory crisis,' remains critical
For the latest news, view our story for Monday, Feb. 24. Pope Francis remained in critical condition but attended Mass in the hospital Sunday and has not experienced a recurrence of the "respiratory crisis" that had concerned physicians a day earlier,
Pope Francis had a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions
The Vatican says Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night ROME — Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complex lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions,
Pope Francis resting on day 10 in hospital for lung infection that led to early stages of kidney insufficiency
Pope Francis, 88, was resting Monday morning, his 10th day at the hospital for a complex lung infection that led to the early stages of kidney insufficiency.
Pope Francis has a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection. What is it and how serious is it?
What is a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection? Essentially, it means there’s a mix of bacteria, viruses, fungi, or ...
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 has respiratory tract infection, is in fair condition and running mild fever, Vatican says
Francis was serene after arriving at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after presiding over his morning audiences, Vatican spokesperson ...