Viruses cause most cases of pneumonia in preschool-aged children (i.e., four months to five years of age).1, 9, 16, 24 Although most physicians start antibiotic therapy, guidelines allow for withholding treatment if a viral etiology is suspected and close follow-up can be ensured.1, 9, 13, 15, 16, 24 These children usually have associated symptoms of viral infection, such as pharyngitis, rhinorrhea, and diarrhea .1
Backgrounder on Plutonium. Printable Version. Plutonium is a radioactive metallic element with the atomic number 94. It was discovered in 1940 by scientists studying how to split atoms to make atomic bombs. Plutonium is created in a reactor when uranium atoms absorb neutrons.Nearly all plutonium is man-made.rintable Version. Plutonium is a radioactive metallic element with the atomic number 94. It was discovered in 1940 by scientists studying how to split atoms to make atomic bombs. Plutonium is created in a reactor when uranium atoms absorb neutrons. Nearly all plutonium is man-made.
Plutonium is a transuranic radioactive chemical element with symbol Pu and atomic number 94. It is an actinide metal of silvery-gray appearance that tarnishes when exposed to air, and forms a dull coating when oxidized.The element normally exhibits six allotropes and four oxidation states.lutonium was first produced and isolated on December 14, 1940 by Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, Joseph W. Kennedy, Edwin M. McMillan, and Arthur C. Wahl by deuteron bombardment of uranium-238 in the 60-inch cyclotron at the University of California, Berkeley.