Definition of Atypical pneumonia

1. Noun. An acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing; caused by mycoplasma; primarily affecting children and young adults.

Exact synonyms: Mycoplasmal Pneumonia, Primary Atypical Pneumonia
Generic synonyms: Respiratory Disease, Respiratory Disorder, Respiratory Illness
Specialized synonyms: Ornithosis, Parrot Fever, Psittacosis

Medical Definition of Atypical pneumonia

1. This refers to a type of pneumonia that does not follow the typical signs and symptoms of pneumonia. A number of different viral and bacterial agents have been identified which can cause this form of respiratory infection. Examples include Chlamydia pneumonia, psittacosis, Mycoplasma, influenza A or B, adenovirus and Legionella. Antibiotics will be necessary in all but the mildest cases. Symptoms generally improve in less than 2 weeks. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Atypical Pneumonia

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atypical achromatopsia
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atypical facial neuralgia
atypical fibroxanthoma
atypical gingivitis
atypical lipoma
atypical measles
atypical melanocytic hyperplasia
atypical mycobacteria
atypical mycobacterial infection
atypical nevi
atypical pneumonia (current term)
atypical pseudocholinesterase
atypical tarantula
atypical tarantulas
atypical trigeminal neuralgia
atypical verrucous endocarditis
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