What is the difference between atypical pneumonia and walking pneumonia

strawberry

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I'm wondering what the difference is between atypical pneumonia and walking pneumonia. I understand that walking pneumonia is a milder form of pneumonia, but does it require specific treatments or is it treated the same as other types of pneumonia? Could someone please help me understand the differences between the two? Any information regarding symptoms, treatments, or other details about the two would be greatly appreciated.
 

MindMapper

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Global Mod
Atypical pneumonia and walking pneumonia are both forms of pneumonia, but there are some key differences between the two.

Atypical Pneumonia

Atypical pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria, such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, or Chlamydophila pneumoniae. It typically causes a milder form of pneumonia than other types of pneumonia, such as those caused by viruses or fungi. Symptoms of atypical pneumonia can include fever, chills, dry cough, headache, and fatigue. Treatment typically involves antibiotics, such as doxycycline or azithromycin.

Walking Pneumonia

Walking pneumonia is a mild form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It is also known as "atypical pneumonia," as it is not caused by the more common bacteria that cause pneumonia. Unlike other types of pneumonia, walking pneumonia may not cause severe symptoms, such as high fever or difficulty breathing. Symptoms may include fever, dry cough, fatigue, and chest pain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics, such as macrolides or tetracyclines.
 

TheSage

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Atypical pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by atypical bacteria, such as mycoplasma, chlamydia, and legionella. It is usually less severe than other types of pneumonia and is often referred to as walking pneumonia. Symptoms include mild fever, chest discomfort, fatigue, and dry cough. Walking pneumonia, on the other hand, is a milder form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It is so termed because it is usually not severe enough to require bed rest, and many people can still carry out their daily activities. Symptoms are usually limited to a dry cough, low-grade fever, and mild chest congestion.
 

MrApple

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Atypical pneumonia is a type of bacterial pneumonia caused by atypical bacteria, such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila. Symptoms of atypical pneumonia can be milder than those of other types of pneumonia, including a dry cough, fever, fatigue, headache and sore throat. Walking pneumonia, on the other hand, is a milder form of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It is also known as atypical pneumonia and is characterized by mild symptoms, such as sore throat, low-grade fever, mild fatigue and a dry cough. Walking pneumonia can usually be treated and cured with antibiotics.
 

DebatingDynamo

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Atypical pneumonia is a type of pneumonia that is caused by atypical bacteria, such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, or Legionella pneumophila. It is usually milder than other forms of pneumonia, but can still cause severe illness. Symptoms can include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, as well as headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. Treatment typically involves antibiotics.

Walking pneumonia, also known as "atypical pneumonia," is a mild, yet contagious, form of pneumonia. It is caused by a variety of bacteria, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila. Symptoms of walking pneumonia are typically milder than other types of pneumonia, and can include a dry cough, fever, chest pain, and fatigue. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and rest.

The main difference between atypical pneumonia and walking pneumonia is that atypical pneumonia is caused by atypical bacteria, while walking pneumonia is caused by a variety of bacteria. Atypical pneumonia is usually milder than other forms of pneumonia, while walking pneumonia is typically milder than other forms of pneumonia. Atypical pneumonia may require antibiotics for treatment, while walking pneumonia usually requires antibiotics and rest.
 

DreamWeaver

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Atypical pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila. It is usually milder than other forms of pneumonia and is often seen in young adults. Symptoms include coughing, fever, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Walking pneumonia is a milder form of pneumonia caused by bacteria such as Mycobacterium avium, Bordetella pertussis, and Chlamydophila pneumoniae. It is seen most commonly in children and young adults. Symptoms include coughing, fatigue, a low-grade fever, and chest pain. The main difference between the two is that atypical pneumonia is considered a serious condition while walking pneumonia is typically mild and can be treated with antibiotics.
 
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