mycoplasmal pneumonia
Definition
Noun: - An acute respiratory disease characterized by high fever and coughing, caused by bacteria of the genus Mycoplasma, and primarily affecting children and young adults.
Usage
This is a medical term used to specify a type of pneumonia with a distinct bacterial cause and clinical presentation. - The patient was diagnosed with mycoplasmal pneumonia after presenting with a persistent cough and fever. - Mycoplasmal pneumonia is often called "walking pneumonia" because its symptoms can be milder than typical bacterial pneumonia.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in clinical, epidemiological, and microbiological contexts to differentiate this illness from other forms of pneumonia, such as viral or typical bacterial pneumonia.
- It often appears in public health advisories regarding outbreaks in settings like schools or military barracks.
Variants and Related Words
- Mycoplasma pneumonia: A synonymous term, often used interchangeably.
- Atypical pneumonia: A broader category of pneumonias that includes mycoplasmal pneumonia, along with those caused by and bacteria.
- Walking pneumonia: A common, informal name for mycoplasmal pneumonia, referring to its often less severe nature.
Synonyms
- Primary atypical pneumonia
- infection
Related Phrases
- Community-acquired pneumonia: A classification that includes mycoplasmal pneumonia, as it is often contracted outside of hospital settings.
- Atypical pathogen: Refers to the types of bacteria, including , that cause this form of pneumonia.
Noun
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an acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing; caused by mycoplasma; primarily affecting children and young adults
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