1. World problems
  2. Mycoplasmal pneumonia

Mycoplasmal pneumonia

  • Endemic pneumonia
  • Atypical pneumonia
  • Walking pneumonia

Nature

Mycoplasma pneumonia is generated by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, an “atypical bacterium” that’s considered to be one of the smallest agents that affect humans. The disease can be transferred easily via respiratory fluids, leading to regular epidemics. Most mycoplasma pneumonia cases are mild.

Incidence

Mycoplasma pneumonia affects people of all age groups, but is more common among people who are less than 40 years old. People who have this disease exhibit different symptoms and physical signs, but overall they have mild and widespread pneumonia or dry cough.

Broader

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
  • Biosciences » Bacteriology
  • Medicine » Lungs, throat
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    May 19, 2022