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

[Mary Wilson]

Updated 12:13 PM CST, February 17, 2025
BY MARIA CHENG​

LONDON (AP) — Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,” but gave no further details on the severity of his illness or what would change in his treatment.

Here’s a look at the Pope’s latest diagnosis and what his treatment could involve. ...

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[Mary Wilson]

Pope at Gemelli hospital: Respiratory crisis on Saturday morning

​22 February 2025, 19:11
By Vatican News​

The Holy See Press Office issued the following medical update on Pope Francis on Saturday evening:

The condition of the Holy Father continues to be critical. Therefore, as explained yesterday, the Pope is not out of danger. This morning, Pope Francis experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen.

​Today's blood tests also revealed thrombocytopenia, associated with anemia, which required the administration of blood transfusions.​

The Holy Father remains alert and spent the day in an armchair, although he is more fatigued than yesterday. At the moment, the prognosis remains guarded.​

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/...spital-respiratory-crisis-in-the-morning.html