hello, my sister recentely had a hospital stay for pneumonia. However it has been about 4 weeks she still cant breathe her upper and lower back hurts,Fluid is still in the lungs but the Dr. isn t sure why that is. They couldn t identify the bacteria in the lungs. She didn t think about telling them of the terrible rodent problem at work. they nested in her desk while at the hosp, but they are all over the desks and computers at night. After 3 days back at work she has a fever again and more antibiotics. My question is can rodents make you sick?
Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorPneumonia is commonly caused by bacteria. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often impossible to identify the specific culprit. The bacterium spreads from person-to-person via respiratory Chat Doctor.  You cannot become infected by consuming contaminated food and water. And also it is not transmitted by rodents.Maybe your sister has relapse of the infection due to hospital acquired pneumonia. Consult your doctor and take further measures. Thank you.