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Possible Increase in Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections, 2023

CDC is looking into recent reports of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections among children in the United States. While these infections are usually mild, pneumonia (lung infection) can occur.

Parents should seek medical care right away if they think their child has pneumonia.

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Fact Sheet

This fact sheet [1 page] describes Mycoplasma pneumoniae illness, its symptoms, how it’s spread and treated, and who is at increased risk.

Page last reviewed: August 24, 2022

Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Division of Bacterial Diseases