Mycoplasma pneumonia

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Erythema multiforme, circular lesions - hands	Erythema multiforme, target lesions on the palm	Erythema multiforme on the leg	Exfoliation following erythroderma
Lungs	Respiratory system

The symptoms are generally mild and appear over a period of 1 to 3 weeks. They may become more severe in some people.

Common symptoms include the following:

• Headache
• Fever (may be high)
• Chills
• Excessive sweating
• Cough
  • Usually dry
  • Usually without phlegm or blood
• Chest pain
• Sore throat

Less frequently seen symptoms include:

• Skin lesions or rash
• Eye pain or soreness
• Muscle aches and joint stiffness
• Neck lump
• Rapid breathing
• Ear pain

A physical examination may reveal enlarged lymph nodes and inflammation of the eardrum. An examination of the chest with a stethoscope (auscultation) reveals crackles.

These tests help confirm the diagnosis:

• Blood tests for antibodies to mycoplasma
• Sputum culture
• Chest x-ray

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.