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Is Mycoplasma Pneumonia Contagious?

Hi. Two days ago, I visited a 23 year old friend hospitalized with pneumonia. He has now been formally diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia. I did not have any direct contact, but was in the hospital room for about 1 hour. Should I be concerned about contagion?
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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Hi there, mycoplasma pneumonia (or walking pneumonia) can definitely be contagious and does not require direct contact. It usually spreads from droplets from the nose and mouth from the person who is infected (if they sneezed or coughed). Symptoms usually begin about 2 weeks to even close to a month after the initial exposure, and could include a dry cough, fevers, chills, etc. If you start to have any symptoms, I would go see a doctor immediately (they will likely start with some labs and a chest X ray) and explain that you do have a history of exposure with your friend who was ill. I hope this is helpful to you.
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Is Mycoplasma Pneumonia Contagious?

Hi there, mycoplasma pneumonia (or walking pneumonia) can definitely be contagious and does not require direct contact. It usually spreads from droplets from the nose and mouth from the person who is infected (if they sneezed or coughed). Symptoms usually begin about 2 weeks to even close to a month after the initial exposure, and could include a dry cough, fevers, chills, etc. If you start to have any symptoms, I would go see a doctor immediately (they will likely start with some labs and a chest X ray) and explain that you do have a history of exposure with your friend who was ill. I hope this is helpful to you.