Atypical Pneumonia Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Atypical Pneumonia
Atypical pneumonia refers to pneumonia caused by certain bacteria -- namely,
While atypical pneumonias are commonly associated with milder forms of pneumonia, pneumonia due to Legionella, in particular, can be quite severe and lead to high mortality rates.
Alternative Names
Walking pneumonia; Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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Health Guide
Atypical pneumonia
...pneumonia; Chlamydophila pneumoniae Prevention There are no proven methods for preventing atypical pneumonia, and no vaccinations are available at this time for atypical pneumonias. ... Read more »Atypical pneumonia
...complete blood count, blood cultures, and sputum cultures, may be obtained. When certain forms of atypical pneumonia are suspected, tests of your urine or a throat swab may be ordered as well. ... Read more »Atypical pneumonia
... Walking pneumonia; Chlamydophila pneumoniae Treatment The mainstay of treatment for atypical pneumonia is antibiotic therapy. In mild cases, treatment with oral antibiotics at home... Read more »Pneumonia: Symptoms
...Blood may indicate dead lung tissue. About a third of these patients experience weight loss.Symptoms of Atypical PneumoniaGeneral Symptoms for Atypical Pneumonias. Atypical pneumonia is most... Read more »Pneumonia: Causes
...bacteria that cause pneumonia include E. coli, Proteus (found in damaged lung tissue), and Enterobacter.Atypical PneumoniaAtypical pneumonias produce mild symptoms and a dry cough. Organisms that... Read more »Images
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