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Mycoplasma pneumonia (MP) is a type of bacteria that can cause many symptoms, including dry cough, fever, and mild shortness of breath on exertion. The Mycoplasma pneumonia...
Pneumonia symptoms. People with pneumonia caused by M. pneumoniae can seem better than expected for someone with a lung infection. With mild symptoms, people may not stay home or in bed. Thus, the phrase "walking pneumonia" was coined. Common symptoms include: Cough. Feeling tired. Fever and chills. Shortness of breath. Complications
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections have a wide spectrum of clinical symptoms, including extrapulmonary manifestations. Most of these infections are self-limiting, but serious and life-threatening complications can occur. Clinical presentation. Common manifestations include: Pharyngitis. Pneumonia. Tracheobronchitis. Common signs and symptoms.
This article covers the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mycoplasma pneumonia (walking pneumonia).
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the smallest free-living organisms and a common bacterial respiratory tract pathogen. Upper respiratory tract infections and acute bronchitis are the most common manifestations of M. pneumoniae infection, but pneumonia can also occur.
Symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia are nonspecific and may include: Cough. Fever. Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting) Muscle pain. Tiredness. Vital signs (such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure) may be normal in many people.
This bacterial infection has a wide spectrum of symptoms. Serious complications can occur. Clinical Care and Treatment. Antibiotic treatment is sometimes needed. Some strains are macrolide resistant. Public Health Professionals. Lab Testing. Diagnostic testing for Mycoplasma pneumoniae can use several methods. Learn More. Specimen Submission.
Summary. Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes community-acquired pneumonia and upper respiratory illness. Infection is often seen in close community settings, such as schools, army bases, colleges, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Symptoms of pneumonia caused by M. pneumoniae include fatigue, fever, pain when breathing, and a dry cough that produces little mucus. M. pneumoniae can rarely cause swelling in the brain (encephalitis).
Mild signs and symptoms often are similar to those of a cold or flu, but they last longer. Signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include: Chest pain when you breathe or cough; Confusion or changes in mental awareness (in adults age 65 and older) Cough, which may produce phlegm; Fatigue; Fever, sweating and shaking chills