This document provides information on pneumonia caused by bacteria and viruses in different patient populations. It discusses the typical causes and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in both children and adults, as well as hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The most common bacterial causes of CAP include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and respiratory viruses. HAP and VAP are often caused by more resistant hospital-acquired bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Empiric antibiotic therapy and targeted treatment are outlined based on patient risk factors and pathogen susceptibility.