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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases of walking pneumonia are on the rise in children. In a report released on Oct. 18, the agency said cases of Mycoplasma pneumonia ...

Mycoplasma pneumonia gets its nickname because symptoms, including persistent cough, are mild enough for most people to avoid being bedridden.

also known as walking pneumonia, especially among children. Cases of walking pneumonia increased in the United States in spring 2024, and the numbers continue to be high, the agency said.