Atypical pneumonia - Revision history

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-'''Atypical pneumonia''', also referred to as "walking pneumonia," is an [[acute disease|acute]] respiratory condition distinguished by symptoms such as high [[fever]], cough, and occasionally shortness of breath<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/atypical/mycoplasma/about/index.html|title=Atypical Pneumonia|website=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)|access-date=2023-06-21}}</ref>. The disease is primarily caused by the bacterium ''[[Mycoplasma pneumoniae]]'' and predominantly affects children and young adults.
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 == Etiology ==
 Atypical pneumonia differs from typical bacterial pneumonia in terms of its causative organisms and clinical presentation. The primary cause is ''[[Mycoplasma pneumoniae]]'', a tiny bacterium lacking a cell wall. Other causative agents include ''[[Chlamydophila pneumoniae]]'' and ''[[Legionella pneumophila]]''.
 == Symptoms ==
 While symptoms may vary, they generally develop slowly and are less severe compared to typical pneumonia. Symptoms can include a persistent dry cough, mild chest pain, fatigue, mild dyspnea, and flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, and muscle aches.
 == Diagnosis ==
 Diagnosis typically involves a combination of physical examination, history taking, and investigations such as chest radiographs and microbiological tests. [[Polymerase chain reaction]] (PCR) tests or serology can be used to identify ''[[Mycoplasma pneumoniae]]'' or other atypical pathogens.
 == Treatment ==
 The treatment of atypical pneumonia usually involves antibiotics that are effective against ''Mycoplasma pneumoniae'', such as [[macrolides]] (e.g., [[azithromycin]]), [[tetracyclines]], or [[fluoroquinolones]]. Patients often recover with appropriate therapy, although the cough may persist for some time<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2095089/|title=Atypical Pneumonia|website=National Library of Medicine|access-date=2023-06-21}}</ref>.
 == Prevention ==
 Preventive measures include practicing good hygiene to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets, especially in community settings. There is currently no vaccine available for ''Mycoplasma pneumoniae''.
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Prab at 13:10, 21 June 2023

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'''Atypical pneumonia''', also referred to as "walking pneumonia," is an [[acute disease|acute]] respiratory condition distinguished by symptoms such as high [[fever]], cough, and occasionally shortness of breath<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/atypical/mycoplasma/about/index.html|title=Atypical Pneumonia|website=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)|access-date=2023-06-21}}</ref>. The disease is primarily caused by the bacterium ''[[Mycoplasma pneumoniae]]'' and predominantly affects children and young adults.
[[File:Legionella Silver Stain.jpg|thumb|Legionella Silver Stain]]
== Etiology ==

Atypical pneumonia differs from typical bacterial pneumonia in terms of its causative organisms and clinical presentation. The primary cause is ''[[Mycoplasma pneumoniae]]'', a tiny bacterium lacking a cell wall. Other causative agents include ''[[Chlamydophila pneumoniae]]'' and ''[[Legionella pneumophila]]''.

== Symptoms ==

While symptoms may vary, they generally develop slowly and are less severe compared to typical pneumonia. Symptoms can include a persistent dry cough, mild chest pain, fatigue, mild dyspnea, and flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, and muscle aches.

== Diagnosis ==

Diagnosis typically involves a combination of physical examination, history taking, and investigations such as chest radiographs and microbiological tests. [[Polymerase chain reaction]] (PCR) tests or serology can be used to identify ''[[Mycoplasma pneumoniae]]'' or other atypical pathogens.

== Treatment ==

The treatment of atypical pneumonia usually involves antibiotics that are effective against ''Mycoplasma pneumoniae'', such as [[macrolides]] (e.g., [[azithromycin]]), [[tetracyclines]], or [[fluoroquinolones]]. Patients often recover with appropriate therapy, although the cough may persist for some time<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2095089/|title=Atypical Pneumonia|website=National Library of Medicine|access-date=2023-06-21}}</ref>.

== Prevention ==

Preventive measures include practicing good hygiene to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets, especially in community settings. There is currently no vaccine available for ''Mycoplasma pneumoniae''.

== References ==

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[[Category:Infectious diseases]]
[[Category:Pulmonology]]