Vatican says the pope has a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection." What is that?

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The pope has a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection." What is it?
Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.CBS News - 2d -
Pope to remain hospitalized as doctors treat respiratory tract infection: Vatican
The Vatican says Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalizationABC News - 3d -
Pope Francis has double pneumonia on top of earlier respiratory tract infection
Pontiff, 88, already in hospital when latest diagnosis made, as Vatican confirms medical situation is ‘complex’. Pope Francis has been diagnosed with double pneumonia after further tests showed a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pope is stable, followed Mass on television as he recovers from respiratory infection, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis is stable and that he followed Mass on television after a second night sleeping well at the hospitalABC News - 3d -
Vatican says Pope Francis has pneumonia
Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican, which said the 88-year-old pontiff’s medical conditions present a “complex picture.” "The laboratory tests, chest ...The Hill - 1d -
Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia, Vatican says
The new development comes while Pope Francis receives treatment at a Rome hospital.CBS News - 1d -
Pope Francis, Hospitalized, Has Pneumonia, Vatican Says
The Vatican said that the pontiff had pneumonia in both lungs and that he “continued to present a complex picture.”The New York Times - 1d -
Pope Francis stable as he remains hospitalized for 'complex' respiratory infection
Pope Francis is sick with a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, the Vatican said Monday.NBC News - 3d -
Pope Francis has pneumonia but remains in 'good spirits,' Vatican says
A follow-up chest CT scan on Tuesday "demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumonia, which required additional drug therapy," the Vatican said.ABC News - 2d
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