Atypical pneumonia

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Lungs

Respiratory system

Walking pneumonia; Chlamydophila pneumoniae

• Chills
• Fevers
• Cough
• Headache
• Muscle stiffness and aching
• Rapid breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Loss of appetite
• Malaise
• Confusion (especially with Legionella)
• Rash (especially with Mycoplasma)
• Diarrhea (especially with Legionella)

People with suspected pneumonia should undergo a medical evaluation, including a thorough physical exam and a chest x-ray -- especially since the physical exam may not always distinguish pneumonia from acute bronchitis or other respiratory infections.

Depending on the severity of illness, additional studies, such as a complete blood count, blood cultures, and sputum cultures, may be obtained.

When certain forms of atypical pneumonia are suspected, tests of your urine or a throat swab may be ordered as well.

Review Date: 07/28/2006
Reviewed By: Charlotte Grayson, MD, Private Practice specializing in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, Smyrna, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.