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Atypical Pneumonia
Atypical pneumonia refers to pneumonia caused by certain bacteria -- namely, Legionella pneumophila , Mycoplasma pneumoniae , and Chlamydophila pneumoniae . While atypical pneumonias are commonly associated with milder ...
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Symptoms
Chills; Fevers; Cough; Headache; Muscle stiffness and aching; Rapid breathing; Shortness of breath; Loss of appetite; M...
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Causes
Atypical pneumonia due to Mycoplasma and Chlamydophila usually cause milder forms of pneumonia and are characterized by...
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Tests
People with suspected pneumonia should undergo a medical evaluation, including a thorough physical exam and a chest x-r...
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Treatments
The mainstay of treatment for atypical pneumonia is antibiotic therapy. In mild cases, treatment with oral antibiotics ...
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Drugs
azithromycin
clarithromycin
doxycycline
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Risk Factors
Elderly
Exposure to contaminated aerosol systems
Long Term Illness
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Complications
Respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation - especially in severe forms of pneumonia due to Legionella; Rash and hemol...
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Prevention
There are no proven methods for preventing atypical pneumonia, and no vaccinations are available at this time for atypi...
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Seek medical evaluation if you develop fevers, cough, and/or shortness of breath. While there are numerous causes for t...
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