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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Causes Pneumonia In Children

Health Encyclopedia: Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Definition

Mycoplasma pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae).


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

M. pneumoniae is a common cause of mild pneumonia that usually affects people younger than 40. Various studies suggest that it causes 15-50% of all pneumonia in adults and an even higher percentage of pneumonia in school-aged children.

People at highest risk for mycoplasma pneumonia include those living or working in cr...

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...effective against H. influenzae. Macrolide-resistance rates doubled between 1995 and 1999 as more and more children were being treated with these antibiotics. Some research is suggesting that... Read more »
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...Elderly people who live in a nursing home or who are already sick are at particular risk.Very Young Children. About 20% of deaths in stillborn and very young infants are due to pneumonia. Small... Read more »
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...of CAP is bacteria, atypical bacteria, or a virus, since they all require different treatments. In children, for example, S. pneumonia is the most common cause, but respiratory syncytial virus may... Read more »
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...complications, and; nearly 36,000 people die from flu each year. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu... Read more »
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...Atypical Pneumonias. Atypical pneumonia is most commonly caused by Mycoplasma and usually appears in children and young adults.The disease progresses gradually.General flu-like symptoms often... Read more »

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