Pneumonia due to mycoplasma and chlamydophila bacteria is usually mild.
Pneumonia due to Legionella pneumophila gets worse during the first 4 - 6 days, and then improves over 4 - 5 days. Even though symptoms will improve, it may take a while for them to go away completely.
The most common symptoms of pneumonia are:
Chills. Cough (with Legionella pneumonia, you may cough up bloody mucus). Fever, which may be mild or high. Shortness of breath (may only occur when you climb stairs).
Other symptoms include:
Chest pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough. Confusion, especially in older people or those with Legionella pneumonia. Headache. Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue. Muscle aches and joint stiffness. Sweating and clammy skin.
Less common symptoms include:
Diarrhea (especially with Legionella pneumonia). Ear pain (with mycoplasma pneumonia). Eye pain or soreness (with mycoplasma pneumonia). Neck lump (with mycoplasma pneumonia). Rash (with mycoplasma pneumonia). Sore throat (with mycoplasma pneumonia).
What are the symptoms of Atypical pneumonia?
Pneumonia due to mycoplasma and chlamydophila bacteria is usually mild.
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The most common symptoms of pneumonia are:
Chills. Cough (with {{NAME}} pneumonia, you may cough up bloody mucus). Fever, which may be mild or high. Shortness of breath (may only occur when you climb stairs).
Other symptoms include:
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Less common symptoms include:
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