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'''{{pagename}}''' is a term used to describe a [[disease]] caused by one or a combination of the following organisms: | |||
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==Causes== | |||
* [[Legionella pneumophila]]: Causes a severe form of pneumonia with a relatively high mortality rate, known as [[legionellosis]] or Legionnaires' disease.. | * [[Legionella pneumophila]]: Causes a severe form of pneumonia with a relatively high mortality rate, known as [[legionellosis]] or Legionnaires' disease.. | ||
* [[Mycoplasma pneumoniae]]: Usually occurs in younger age groups and may be associated with neurological and systemic (e.g. rashes) symptoms. | * [[Mycoplasma pneumoniae]]: Usually occurs in younger age groups and may be associated with neurological and systemic (e.g. rashes) symptoms. | ||
* [[Chlamydophila pneumoniae]]: Mild form of pneumonia with relatively mild symptoms. | * [[Chlamydophila pneumoniae]]: Mild form of pneumonia with relatively mild symptoms. | ||
* The [[severe acute respiratory syndrome]] (SARS) was also considered a kind of atypical pneumonia | * The [[severe acute respiratory syndrome]] (SARS) was also considered a kind of atypical pneumonia and is still called so in the Chinese mainland. | ||
==Symptoms== | |||
* Symptoms include [[pyrexia]], shortness of breath, laboured breathing, [[cough]], [[arthralgia]] (joint pain), malaise, [[anorexia (symptom)|loss of appetite]], confusion, rash, and [[diarrhea]]. | * Symptoms include [[pyrexia]], shortness of breath, laboured breathing, [[cough]], [[arthralgia]] (joint pain), malaise, [[anorexia (symptom)|loss of appetite]], confusion, rash, and [[diarrhea]]. | ||
==Differential diagnosis== | |||
Consider causes of prolonged [[acute bronchitis]]: | |||
* [[Mycoplasma pneumonia]] | |||
* [[Chlamydia pneumoniae]] | |||
* [[Bordetella pertussis]] | |||
==Treatment== | |||
* Treatment is with oral [[antibiotics]], mainly with those which interfere with protein synthesis e.g. [[erythromycin]], and diagnosis is confirmed by [[blood]] cultures and [[sputum]] samples. | * Treatment is with oral [[antibiotics]], mainly with those which interfere with protein synthesis e.g. [[erythromycin]], and diagnosis is confirmed by [[blood]] cultures and [[sputum]] samples. | ||
[[Azithromycin]] can treat: | |||
* [[Mycoplasma pneumonia]] | |||
* [[Chlamydia pneumoniae]] | |||
* [[Bordetella pertussis]] | |||
==Prognosis== | |||
* Prognosis is usually good and is influenced by [[Senescence|age]] and [[immunosuppression]]. | * Prognosis is usually good and is influenced by [[Senescence|age]] and [[immunosuppression]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Template:Pagename is a term used to describe a disease caused by one or a combination of the following organisms:
Causes
- Legionella pneumophila: Causes a severe form of pneumonia with a relatively high mortality rate, known as legionellosis or Legionnaires' disease..
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae: Usually occurs in younger age groups and may be associated with neurological and systemic (e.g. rashes) symptoms.
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae: Mild form of pneumonia with relatively mild symptoms.
- The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was also considered a kind of atypical pneumonia and is still called so in the Chinese mainland.
Symptoms
- Symptoms include pyrexia, shortness of breath, laboured breathing, cough, arthralgia (joint pain), malaise, loss of appetite, confusion, rash, and diarrhea.
Differential diagnosis
Consider causes of prolonged acute bronchitis:
Treatment
- Treatment is with oral antibiotics, mainly with those which interfere with protein synthesis e.g. erythromycin, and diagnosis is confirmed by blood cultures and sputum samples.
Azithromycin can treat:
Prognosis
- Prognosis is usually good and is influenced by age and immunosuppression.