Atypical pneumonia

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Atypical pneumonia

• chills
• fevers
• cough -- may be dry or produce phlegm
• headache
• muscular stiffness and aching
• breathing, rapid may be present
• shortness of breath may be present
• loss of appetite (anorexia)
• malaise
• confusion (especially with Legionella)
• rash (especially with Mycoplasma)
• diarrhea (especially with Legionella)

People with suspected pneumonia should undergo a medical evaluation, including a thorough physical exam and a chest X-ray -- especially since the physical exam may not always distinguish pneumonia from acute bronchitis or other respiratory infections.

Depending on the severity of illness, additional studies, such as a 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.

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