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Atypical Pneumonia Symptoms
Atypical pneumonia refers to pneumonia caused by certain bacteria, including Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila pneumoniae.
Pneumonia is a condition in which there is an infection of the lung.
Alternative Names
Walking pneumonia; Chlamydophila pneumoniae; Community-acquired pneumonia - atypical
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Mycoplasma pneumonia is a type of atypical pneumonia. It is caused by the bacteria M. pneumoniae. It typically affects people...
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Pneumonia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Most pneumonias are caused by bacterial infections, and the most common cause in the United... Read more »
Pneumonia: Symptoms
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General Symptoms. The symptoms of some bacterial pneumonias, such as pneumococcal pneumonia, develop very quickly and typically include:A single... Read more »
Mycoplasma pneumonia
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The symptoms are generally mild and appear over a period of 1 to 3 weeks. They may become more severe in some people.Common symptoms include the... Read more »
Pneumonia: Causes
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CausesBacteria are the most common causes of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often... Read more »
Pneumonia: Diagnosis
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Diagnostic Difficulties in Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP). It is important to determine whether the cause of CAP is a bacterium, atypical... Read more »
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