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==What causes mycoplasma pneumonia?==
==What causes mycoplasma pneumonia?==
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.
People at highest risk for mycoplasma pneumonia include those living or working in crowded areas such as schools and homeless shelters, although many people who contract mycoplasma pneumonia have no identifiable risk factor.


==Who is at highest risk?==
==Who is at highest risk?==

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Mycoplasma pneumonia

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for mycoplasma pneumonia?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Overview

Mycoplasma pneumonia is an infection of the lungs from the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae).

What are the symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia?

What causes mycoplasma pneumonia?

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.

People at highest risk for mycoplasma pneumonia include those living or working in crowded areas such as schools and homeless shelters, although many people who contract mycoplasma pneumonia have no identifiable risk factor.

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for mycoplasma pneumonia?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Sources

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