Mycoplasma pneumonia

This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D. Serge Korjian M.D.

Synonyms and keywords: Walking pneumonia; Eaton’s agent pneumonia; Endemic pneumonia; Primary atypical pneumonia; Pleural atypical pneumonia; Pleuropneumonia

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Mycoplasma pneumonia from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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