Mycoplasma pneumonia risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Risk factors in the development of Mycoplasma pneumonia include age between 5-40 years, living in closed communities (healthcare settings, prisoners, military, college students), active lung disease, immunocompromised status, history of sickle cell disease, and active smoking.

Risk Factors

Risk factors in the development of Mycoplasma pneumonia include the following:

  • Individuals between 5 and 40 years of age
  • Individuals in closed communities
  • Healthcare setting
  • Prisoners
  • Military
  • College dormitories

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http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/mycoplasmapneum_t.htm

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