Catalog
Pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Link to WHO Definition
Pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/963399569
A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by an infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae. This infection commonly presents with a non-productive cough, chest pain, or fever. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in a sputum sample.