Bronchopulmonary infection caused by one of several Mycoplasma species, Mycoplasma pneumoniae being the most common pathogen of the class
Smallest, free-living organism; fastidious an...
Infection may be asymptomatic.
Gradual onset of headache, malaise, low-grade fevers, chills
Symptoms of upper respiratory infection, including incessant, nonproductive cough, worsening ...
Supportive care indicated, especially for very ill patients who may require inpatient treatment
Treatment is initially empiric and must be comprehensive to cover all likely pa...
Clearing of condition on CXR should be documented in patients >50 years of age.
In smokers, document a clear CXR in 6 to 8 weeks.
Worsening symptoms/development ...
Mycoplasma (M. pneumoniae) is one of the most common atypical respiratory pathogens seen in community-acquired pneumonia
Atypical pneumonia is usually a clinical diagnosis.
Atypical pneu...
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FIG. 11.27. Pneumonia with large pleural effusion. This child presented with bacterial pneumonia and respiratory distress, presumed to be caused in part by the large pleural effusion. In the emergency department, a pleural catheter ("pigtail") was placed for drainage, using the Seldinger technique.
FIG. 11.27. Pneumonia with large pleural effusion. This child presented with bacterial pneumonia and respiratory distress, presumed to be ...
FIG. 11.61. Varicella pneumonia. Severe pneumonia developed in this patient shortly after she developed vesicular skin lesions that were positive for varicella-zoster virus by direct fluorescent antibody. Varicella causes a diffuse, miliary pattern.
FIG. 11.61. Varicella pneumonia. Severe pneumonia developed in this patient shortly after she developed vesicular skin lesions that were p...