Pneumonia Facts Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Symptoms and signs include cough, fever, shortness of breath, and chills. Antibiotics treat pneumonia, and the choice of the antibiotic depends upon the cause of the infection.
How it spreads. Rubella is caused by a type of virus called a togavirus. It is spread in a similar way to a cold or flu, through droplets of moisture from the nose or throat of someone who is infected. These droplets are released into the air when someone coughs, sneezes or talks.
Key facts. 1  Rubella is a contagious, generally mild viral infection that occurs most often in children and young adults. 2  Rubella infection in pregnant women may cause fetal death or congenital defects known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). 3  Worldwide, over 100 000 babies are born with CRS every year.