"Pneumonia in patients over 70 is always serious because it can progress to septicemia, since the bacteria can normally enter the bloodstream and cause an even more severe condition."
"He is currently hospitalized in the intensive care unit, receiving IV antibiotics and non-invasive clinical support. Exams confirmed bronchopneumonia, a type of pneumonia, likely caused by aspiration."
"Caiado, a cardiologist, said that it was unlikely that Bolsonaro would return to prison in the next few days because the treatment is intravenous and has to be done in a hospital setting."
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, 70, is receiving intensive care treatment for bronchopneumonia at a hospital in Brasilia. He was transferred from prison after experiencing high fever, low oxygen, sweating, and chills. His doctor emphasized that pneumonia in patients over 70 is serious due to risks of septicemia and bloodstream infection. Bolsonaro is receiving intravenous antibiotics and non-invasive clinical support. He is unlikely to return to prison during treatment. His family has requested house arrest, alleging mistreatment and insufficient medical care. Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup after his conviction last year.
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