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Mycoplasma pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Disease overview
Mycoplasma pneumonia is an acute pulmonary infectious disease caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, often accompanied by pharyngitis and bronchitis. (Mycoplasma is a microorganism that exists between bacte...
Detailed description
Mycoplasma pneumonia is an acute pulmonary infectious disease caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, often accompanied by pharyngitis and bronchitis. (Mycoplasma is a microorganism that exists between bacteria and viruses and is the smallest microorganism that can survive independently in nature. In a broad sense, it is also a type of bacteria.)
This disease is common in people aged 5 to 20 years.
The main symptoms include cough and fever, which may be accompanied by fatigue, shortness of breath, and dyspnea.
Disease information
Disease name
Mycoplasma pneumonia
English name
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Related departments
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Pediatrics
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