Mycoplasma pneumonia is a type of pneumonia. It generally affects young people, and people who are under forty usually suffer from this condition. This is an infection of the lungs and is caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Generally it has been observed that people who live in crowded homes and have bad home conditions suffer from this condition.
The symptoms usually appear between one to three weeks after the infections. The symptoms of this condition include a fever, which is often very high. In addition are chills, sweating, and even a headache. The patient could also suffer from headaches and a dry or wet cough. The patient may also complain of a pain in the chest and experience a sore throat. In some cases the patient exhibits skin rashes and also some lumps on the neck. The patient may also suffer form rapid breathing and experience some pain in the ear and hoarseness in the throat. A general feeling of painful muscles and stiff joints is another symptom of this condition. If you suspect that you are suffering from Mycoplasma pneumonia then you should consult your doctor at the earliest. Your doctor will use blood test and even ask for an x-ray of your chest in order to determine your condition.
answered by M W