13885. PNEUMONIA. This paper provides an overview and analysis of pneumonia. Following a brief definition of the respiratory disorder, the analysis discusses the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic techniques, treatment protocols and prognosis for the disease. Recent rends concerning the emergence of multidrug resistant strains and the low rate of immunization among high-risk groups are discussed. Keywords: respiratory disorder infectious disease lung prevention causes treatment. 16 pages; 47 footnotes; 15 bibliographic sources.