Highlights Walking pneumonia is a milder form of regular pneumonia. It can be contagious when caused by specific bacteria or ...

Finding a single "umbrella" diagnosis for lung, mouth, and eye problems at the same time was going to be a challenge.

Infections from Mycoplasma pneumoniae ... pneumoniae, the most common course of treatment for walking pneumonia is antibiotics, and most often azithromycin, according to Vodzak.

Mycoplasma pneumonia, often referred to as ‘a-typical pneumonia’ is landing more children in Triangle-area hospitals for treatment. It’s the same kind of bacteria that causes walking pneumonia.

Saraya advises people to seek medical treatment if they have a severe cough or a prolonged fever, as most Mycoplasma pneumonia patients see improvement in symptoms with antibiotic treatment.

The spread of Mycoplasma pneumonia shows no signs of slowing after six consecutive weeks of cases increasing. This was marked by the week ending Oct. 6. Of around 500 designated medical ...