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Mycoplasma atypical pneumonia can be complicated by [[Stevens-Johnson syndrome]], [[hemolytic anemia]], [[encephalitis]] or [[Guillain-Barré syndrome]]. | Mycoplasma atypical pneumonia can be complicated by [[Stevens-Johnson syndrome]], [[hemolytic anemia]], [[encephalitis]] or [[Guillain-Barré syndrome]]. | ||
===Possible Complications=== | |||
* [[Ear infections]] | |||
* [[Hemolytic anemia]] | |||
* Severe pneumonia | |||
* Skin [[rashes]] | |||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Complications
Mycoplasma atypical pneumonia can be complicated by Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hemolytic anemia, encephalitis or Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Possible Complications
- Ear infections
- Hemolytic anemia
- Severe pneumonia
- Skin rashes
Prognosis
Most people recover completely even without antibiotics, although antibiotics may speed recovery. In untreated adults, cough and weakness can persist for up to a month.