A to Z: Pneumonia, Mycoplasmaenparentshttps://kidshealth.org/EN/images/headers/P-khAZDictionary-enHD-AR1.jpgMycoplasma pneumonia, also called walking pneumonia or atypical pneumonia, is a mild lung infection caused by bacteria.pneumonia, mycoplasma, walking pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, bacteria, lung, infection02/18/201304/11/201909/02/201935beb010-670d-466e-9c41-ebf31b96592bhttps://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/az-pneumonia-mycoplasma.html/<p><em>May also be called: Walking Pneumonia; Atypical Pneumonia</em></p>
<p>Mycoplasma <a href="https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/pneumonia.html/">pneumonia</a> (also called <a href="https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/walking-pneumonia.html/">walking pneumonia</a> or atypical pneumonia) is a mild <a href="https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/lungs.html/">lung</a> infection caused by a bacteria called mycoplasma.</p>
<h3>More to Know</h3>
<p>Mycoplasma pneumonia is a less serious form of the lung infection pneumonia, and causes cold-like symptoms in addition to a low-grade <a href="https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/fever.html/">fever</a> and a hacking cough. It spreads through contact with an infected person and can last 3–4 weeks.</p>
<p>Mycoplasma pneumonia usually develops gradually and is treated with antibiotics. Many people who have it feel well enough to participate in everyday activities.</p>
<h3>Keep in Mind</h3>
<p>Mycoplasma pneumonia is common in school-age and older kids. Occasionally it occurs in those younger than 5. Symptoms might include a bothersome and long-lasting cough (this is most common), fatigue, sore throat, hoarseness, low-grade fever, headache, loss of appetite, chest pain, and, less commonly, a bumpy red skin rash.</p>
<p><em>All A to Z dictionary entries are regularly reviewed by KidsHealth medical experts.</em></p>A to Z: Pneumonia, BacterialBacterial pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria (such as staph or strep).https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/az-pneumonia-bacterial.html/60087846-be18-41ee-917d-eab4515bb365A to Z: Pneumonia, ViralLearn about viral pneumonia, a lung infection caused by a virus.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/az-pneumonia-viral.html/51133ad9-dcd6-4831-9279-d3455e1ce141Germs: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and ProtozoaGerms are tiny organisms that can cause disease - and they're so small that they can creep into your system without you noticing. Find out how to protect yourself.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/teens/care-about-germs.html/59b8feef-766a-4272-ac83-38140b1d176aPneumoniaPneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of germs, most commonly viruses. Read about symptoms and treatment.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/pneumonia.html/04648784-6e52-4b69-8d5c-9525558b42e5Walking PneumoniaMany kids with this milder version of pneumonia feel well enough to go to school. But it's important to keep kids home until after treatment kicks in and symptoms improve.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/walking-pneumonia.html/3fee2d59-629a-4619-9a8b-5e6f8ba5824bWhat Are Germs?You know they can hurt you, but what are these invisible creatures? Find out in this article for kids.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/kids/germs.html/cd877075-9d39-4c9a-b4f8-d67cb341050fWord! PneumoniaPneumonia is an infection of the lungs, usually caused by viruses or bacteria.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/kids/word-pneumonia.html/4d889596-2e1f-4703-a539-1f809165c654kh:age-allAgesOrAgeAgnostickh:clinicalDesignation-infectiousDiseasekh:clinicalDesignation-pulmonologykh:genre-dictionarykh:primaryClinicalDesignation-pulmonologyPhttps://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/dictionary/p/e492181e-6c97-4cd3-8738-cebc1f62bc38Pulmonology A to Zhttps://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/dictionary/az-pulm/8b11d6c4-0956-412e-9db7-0bcd2e4150e1