Mycoplasma pneumonia

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Mycoplasma pneumonia

The symptoms are generally mild and appear over a period of one to three weeks. They may progress to more severe symptoms in some people.

Common symptoms include the following:

• Headache
• Fever (may be high)
• Chills
• Excessive sweating
• Cough
  • Usually dry
  • Usually without phlegm or blood
• Chest pain
• Sore throat

• Skin lesions or rash
• Eye pain or soreness
• Muscle aches and joint stiffness
• Neck lump
• Rapid respiratory rate
• Ear pain

A physical examination may reveal enlarged lymph nodes and inflammation of the eardrum. An examination of the chest with a stethoscope (auscultation) reveals crackles.

These tests help confirm the diagnosis:

• Blood tests for antibodies to mycoplasma
• Sputum culture
• Chest x-ray

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