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Pneumonia is inflamed or swollen lung tissue due to infection with a germ.
Mycoplasma pneumonia is caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M pneumoniae).

Causes
Mycoplasma pneumonia usually affects people younger than 40.

People who live or work in crowded areas such as schools and homeless shelters have a high chance of getting this condition. But many people who get sick with it have no known risk factors.
This type of pneumonia is also called atypical pneumonia because the symptoms are different from those of pneumonia due to other common bacteria.
Alternative Names
Walking pneumonia, Community-acquired pneumonia - mycoplasma, Community-acquired pneumonia - atypical
 
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