Risk factors in the development of Mycoplasma pneumonia include age between 5-40 years, living in closed communities (healthcare settings, prisoners, military, college students), active lung disease, immunocompromised status, history of sickle cell disease, active smoking, and living in regions with temperate climates.

Risk factors in the development of Mycoplasma pneumonia include the following:

• Individuals between 5 and 40 years of age

• Mycoplasma pneumonia is less common (but still incident) among children < 5 years of age or adults > 40-60 years of age.
• Elderly individuals are at increased risk of developing Mycoplasma pneumonia-related complications.

• Individuals in closed communities

• Healthcare setting
• Prisoners
• Military
• College dormitories

• Active smoking status
• Active lung disease
• Patients with sickle cell disease
• Immunocompromised status
• Living in regions with temperate climates (especially during Summer and Fall)