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Atypical Pneumonia : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Legionella pneumophila
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae

Causes Overview Articles

Atypical pneumonia
Atypical pneumonia due to mycoplasma and chlamydophila bacteria usually cause mild forms of pneumonia, unlike other types of the disease that can come on more quickly with more severe early symptoms.Mycoplasma pneumonia often affects younger peopl...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 24, 2008

Specific Causes Articles

Mycoplasma pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae(M. pneumoniae).Mycoplasma pneumonia is a type of atypical pneumonia. It is caused by the bacteria M. pneumoniae.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 24, 2008
Chlamydia
Chlamydia infection is a very common STD. Because most people do not have symptoms, chlamydia may not be noticed until it causes severe problems. Left untreated, this STD can cause women and men to become sterile.
Source:StayWell
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