Atypical pneumonia can be caused by some molds, viruses or bacteria, according to the American Lung Association. A common ...

The Centers for Disease Control has issued an alert due to an upswing – most noticeably in pediatric cases – of mycoplasma ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an upswing of mycoplasma pneumonia cases, also known as walking pneumonia, especially among children.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Reports from the CDC show an increase in cases of walking pneumonia among young children. There are ...

By now, you’ve probably heard that there is a nationwide surge of walking pneumonia cases. It’s actually caused by a bacteria called mycoplasma and it is making a lot of local kids ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently warned that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and mycoplasma pneumonia, or “walking pneumonia,” are on the rise among very young children.

Cases of walking pneumonia increased in the United States in spring 2024, and the numbers continue to be high, the agency said. While cases have been increasing across all age groups, they have grown ...

The CDC said Mycoplasma cases seem to have peaked ... People often feel crummy but can still get around, hence the term “walking pneumonia.” The cough is typically a dry cough, without phlegm.

The CDC said Mycoplasma cases seem to have peaked in mid-August but remain high. According to the Cleveland Clinic, walking pneumonia is a typically mild lung infection or mild form of pneumonia ...