Walking Pneumonia

Table describes the different types of bacteria that can cause pneumonia, including atypical or walking pneumonia.

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People on army bases and college campuses are at increased risk for walking pneumonia. Find out if you’re at risk.

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The pneumococcal vaccine offers protection against certain types of walking pneumonia. Learn other ways to prevent infection, and ask your doctor if you need the shot.

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Did you know that walking pneumonia doesn’t affect mobility? Answer these 10 questions to learn what you do and don't know about pneumonia.

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In this video, Dr. Michael Marcus discusses the different types of pneumonia that kids get. Walking pneumonia is the mildest form of the infection.

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Did you know that walking pneumonia is also called bacterial pneumonia? Get more information on causes, treatments and more.

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32 Bowdoin College students were diagnosed with walking pneumonia in 2007. It's not uncommon to see such an outbreak case on college campuses; learn more here.

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Some patients with walking pneumonia keep working with the illness. Listen to this radio broadcast for more information, including prevention and recovery time.

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Watch the video or read the transcript as a pulmonary physician answers questions about pneumonia, including the meaning of the term walking pneumonia.

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A chest x-ray and sputum cultures might be used to diagnose walking pneumonia. Learn what other test are done to detect the infection.

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Different antibiotics, such as ampicillin and doxycycline, are used to treat walking pneumonia. Learn other treatment options here.

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