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   Why is walking pneumonia called atypical pneumonia?

   • It’s also called atypical pneumonia because it’s often caused by bacteria that, while common, are difficult to detect. Walking pneumonia is typically milder than traditional pneumonia, which is responsible for roughly 1.5 million emergency department visits annually. It doesn’t cause symptoms that require bed rest or hospitalization.

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   Why is atypical pneumonia called a non bacterial infection?

   • At the time that atypical pneumonia was first described, organisms like Mycoplasma, Chlamydophila, and Legionella were not yet recognized as bacteria and instead considered viruses. Hence "atypical pneumonia" was also called "non-bacterial".

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   What is the difference between walking pneumonia and regular pneumonia?

   • The main differences between walking pneumonia and “regular” pneumonia are that walking pneumonia is milder and it usually doesn’t require bed rest or hospitalization. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy

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2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesWalking Pneumonia: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Diseases & Conditions / Atypical (Walking) Pneumonia. Walking pneumonia is a mild lung infection. Causes may include bacteria, viruses or mold. Symptoms include a sore throat, sneezing, cough, headache, mild chills and a low-grade fever. Treatment includes antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines.

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   Dec 8, 2021 · It’s also called atypical pneumonia because it’s often caused by bacteria that, while common, are difficult to detect. Walking pneumonia is typically milder than traditional pneumonia,...

4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 317957Atypical pneumonia: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

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   Jun 16, 2017 · Treatment. Prevention. Atypical pneumonia is an infection of the respiratory system. It is often called walking pneumonia. Doctors diagnose and treat pneumonia based on the type of...

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   Atypical pneumonia, also known as walking pneumonia, [1] is any type of pneumonia not caused by one of the pathogens most commonly associated with the disease. Its clinical presentation contrasts to that of "typical" pneumonia. A variety of microorganisms can cause it.

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   Legionnaires’ Disease. Legionnaires’ disease is a severe type of pneumonia that is caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella … Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection. This generally mild illness is a common cause of “walking pneumonia”… How Do You Say That? Find pronunciation guides below for common words associated with atypical pneumonia.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › pneumoniaWalking pneumonia: What does it mean? - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 8, 2023 · "Walking pneumonia" is an informal term for a common bacterial condition. It produces milder symptoms that appear more gradually than in other types of more serious pneumonia. Symptoms may include: Cough. Fever. Sore throat. Headache. Runny nose. Ear pain. Chest pain from coughing.

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   Mar 19, 2024 · Walking pneumonia is usually caused by a bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumoniae, which can be hard to detect on a regular test for a bacterial infection (bacteria culture test). Walking...