Harry is hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia. When you visit him, his teeth are chattering, his skin is cool and clammy to the touch, and he complains of feeling cold, even though the room is quite warm. Explain his symptoms.
Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae are responsible for bacterial pneumonia. It's a complication of respiratory infections especially flu. Cough with thick yellow, green, or blood tinged mucus, chest pain, sudden onset of chill and fever are the major symptoms. Cool and clammy skin during bacterial pneumonia is due to fight or flight response of body immune system. In order to reduce bacterial activity, body tries to raise temperature. This is by making body shivering which makes the person feel cold.
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