infections
Mycoplasmas
Symptoms of Mycoplasmas
Symptoms of pneumonia due toM. pneumoniaeare typically mild, including low-grade fever, tiredness, sore throat, and cough. This infection is sometimes called "walking" pneumonia, which is a nonmedical term for mild pneumonia that does not require bedrest or hospitalization. Some people even feel well enough to go to work and participate in other daily activities. However,M. pneumoniaesometimes causes a more serious pneumonia that requires hospitalization. Many people with urinary and genital infection with mycoplasma, especially women, have no symptoms. When symptoms are present, they are similar to those of urinary and genital infection with chlamydia and vary by sex and location of infection: Women may have an abnormal vaginal discharge or a burning sensation while urinating. Men may notice a burning sensation while urinating and sometimes a discharge from the penis. 