What to know about mycoplasma the bacteria behind recent spikes in pneumonia Cases in Ohio and overseas
Mycoplasma Maybe not familiar to parents, However, for doctors who know, it is one of the causes of mild or "walking" pneumonia. It causes a cough that may longer for weeks, typically with a fever and headache, and often a splotchy rash on the trunk, back or arms.
On Wednesday, health officials in Ohio said there was On Wednesday, health officials in Ohio said that the number of pneumonia cases in children was higher than ever at 142 cases since August.
Creech, Saying that this case may not have appeared yet because cases of pneumonia caused by mycoplasma are quite mild and treatment can only be done at the clinic. This case can be treated by taking antibiotics without testing, but Creech also advises parents to always be alert but not panic because this case could increase every year.
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