People at Risk

Mycoplasma pneumoniae outbreaks occur mostly in crowded settings.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections are most common in young adults and school-aged children, but can affect anyone. People living and working in crowded settings are at increased risk. These settings include:

• Schools
• College residence halls
• Military training facilities
• Long-term care facilities
• Hospitals

Other people at increased risk for serious infections include those:

• Recovering from a respiratory illness
• With a weakened immune system