Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Rising Cases Of ‘Walking Pneumonia’ In Young Children Spark Health Concerns Across The US

Cases of infections from Mycoplasma pneumoniae, the bacteria behind "walking pneumonia," are on the rise across the U.S., with young children and teens being particularly affected. Known to spread through coughing and sneezing, the bacteria cause milder respiratory symptoms than typical pneumonia. However, the CDC reports that the increasing rate...