What Is Walking Pneumonia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia is a bacterial infection that can cause atypical pneumonia. It can spread from one lung to another (for example, right lung to left lung) bilaterally. It spreads to other individuals via respiratory droplet transmission and attaches to the mucosa of the host.
Chronic infections have been associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatological diseases. Due to the presence of extrapulmonary symptoms, lack of sputum production, and protracted course, it has been classified as an atypical pneumonia. Patients should be tested for cold hemagglutinin. Treatment includes using antibiotics with activity against the pathogen such as doxycycline and erythromycin.
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