Mycoplasma pneumonia is caused by the bacteria mycoplasma pneumoniae (M pneumoniae) that is typically spread through close contact or respiratory droplets, leading to symptoms ranging from mild ...

Infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria — often associated with "walking" pneumonia — have startled providers as cases have surged through the United States since the spring ...

Many of the cases are suspected to be caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae and providers should consider that patients may be infected with this bacteria, treat them accordingly and report “any ...

As bacterial infection is the most common causative organism, microscopic examination and culture of a specimen of the gastric aspirate or tracheal aspirate obtained shortly after birth may help ...

Antibacterial soap contains active chemicals which are added to kill bacteria. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), antibacterial and plain soap are equally effective at ...