Symptoms of Mycoplasmal Pneumonia
Mycoplasmal pneumonia is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs. Since the symptoms are milder than typical viral pneumonia, mycoplasmal infections are called walking pneumonia.
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Effects
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Mycoplasmal pneumonia typically affects those between the ages of five and 16 years old. About two million people in the United States get it each year.
Early Infection
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Most people who have mycoplasmal pneumonia will feel little to no symptoms at all during the early phase of the disease.
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Lethargy
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Fatigue and lethargy are the most common symptoms. A person will notice a marked decline in their energy level.
Pain
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People with mycoplasmal pneumonia will also experience headaches, a sore throat from coughing, body aches and a runny nose.
Cold
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One way to tell the difference between a cold and mycoplasmal pneumonia is that people with this condition will have sudden chills and remain cold.
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