“Every three to four years immunity to mycoplasma waxes and wanes ... better while you’re recovering,” the CDC says. If more severe cases of M. pneumoniae infection are left untreated ...

Here’s what to know. According to the CDC, walking pneumonia (mycoplasma pneumoniae) is a bacterial infection in the lungs. Mayo Clinic says symptoms can include: Cough Fever Sore throat ...

Dr. Smith is the president of the Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Since late spring, the rate of positive tests increased from 0.7% to 3.3% for all age groups, according to the CDC. “Although we are seeing a surge of infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae ...