The Walking Pneumonia Archive

BE INFORMED ABOUT PNEUMONIA!

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Mycoplasma pneumonia is a respiratory lung infection which is caused by a bacteria of the same name, Mycoplasma pneumoniae or M. pneumoniae. It is also recognized as atypical pneumonia or walking pneumonia. This strain of pneumonia usually presents itself in people younger than 40 years of age. Some studies show that ... Continue reading

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Mycoplasma pneumonia is a specific type of atypical pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia is a bacterial infection in the respiratory tract and in this case, it is caused by the bacteria called mycoplasma pneumoniae. This is a “Community Acquired Pneumonia” which means it is usually caught by being in public and exposed ... Continue reading

What is Mycoplasma Pneumonia?

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

There are several different types of pneumonia in the world today. Researchers are studying more and more cases each day. Mycoplasma pneumonia is just one specific type of pneumonia that several people suffer from. Bacteria is one of the main causes in a respiratory tract infection that is commonly known ... Continue reading

Understanding the Symptoms of Walking Pneumonia

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Walking pneumonia or often known as mycoplasma pneumonia, is an infection that anyone can come in contact with and become infected. Due to the fact that walking pneumonia is simply spread through the air that everyone breaths. So, if a person with the illness sneezes or coughs the bacteria is ... Continue reading

Causes of Walking Pneumonia — Be Aware!

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

In our world today there are several tiny germs that can cause a person to become infected with the horrible infection, "walking pneumonia." Walking pneumonia is generally caused by viruses, bacteria, pollutants, fungus, or even inhaled chemical irritants. However, one of the most common causes of this infection is a ... Continue reading

What is Walking Pneumonia?

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Many people's eyes are open wide when they hear the word walking pneumonia coming from their doctor's mouth. This type of illness is very disturbing to everyone and is very serious especially for all those with immune systems that are more vulnerable such as in newborns and the elderly. However, ... Continue reading