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Primary Cause Of Pneumonia Intubated Pt
Mycoplasma pneumonia is an infection of the lungs from the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae).
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Atypical pneumonia Viral pneumonia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Mycoplasma pneumonia is a type of atypical pneumonia. It is caused by the bacteria M. pneumoniae. This type of pneumonia usually affects people younger than 40. Various studies suggest that it makes up 15 - 50% of all pneumonia cases in adults and even more in school-aged children.
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Traumatic nasogastric or endotracheal intubation
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Pneumonia: Causes
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Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP)
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Primary pulmonary hypertension
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