Auburn Citizen September 13, 2026 • 17:24

SA study links air pollution to deadly pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis risks - citizen.co.za

By Faizel Patel

SA study links air pollution to deadly pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis risks - citizen.co.za

The study revealed that older adults and young children are more vulnerable during periods of high air pollution.

Analyses of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in South Africa found that air pollution can trigger deadly infections, changing the risk and timing of pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis depending on t… [+3172 chars]

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