Symptoms to watch out for

Countries such as the US, China, Denmark, France, and the Netherlands have recently reported an increase in cases of pneumonia in children, according to the Express .

What is unusual is the rapid increase in the number of cases. In Denmark and the Netherlands, the number of infections among children aged 5 to 14 is rising alarmingly. This unusual increase has caused concern worldwide .

The number of pneumonia cases in children is increasing in many areas.

Experts have identified Mycoplasma pneumoniae as one of the main culprits causing the disease. Other pathogens include Streptococcus pneumonia and adenovirus.

Mycoplasma pneumonia can spread through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The bacteria can survive in the nose and throat without causing illness, but if they enter the lungs, they will cause pneumonia.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), antibiotic resistance may be the cause of the increase in cases.

Symptoms and prevention measures

Symptoms of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma are usually long-lasting, and most cases resolve at home.

The symptoms of pneumonia can be mistaken for the flu. But there are some distinguishing signs, such as a cough with yellow or green phlegm, according to Express .

The symptoms of pneumonia can be mistaken for those of the flu.

Common symptoms of white lung syndrome include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, fever, and fatigue.

Seek emergency medical attention if you have a cough that lasts for three weeks or more, cough up blood, experience chest pain when breathing or coughing, or feel short of breath.

Hana Patel, a medical expert with the UK National Health Service, listed the symptoms to watch for as follows: high fever, rapid heart rate, dry or persistent cough, sweating and chills, severe or sharp chest pain, rapid and shallow breathing, shortness of breath, delirium or confusion.

Particularly in young children, symptoms to watch for include cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, fever, and chills, which usually appear 1 to 4 weeks after infection.

Expert Patel emphasizes the need for prompt medical attention if pneumonia is suspected, as the disease can progress rapidly. While most cases of infection are resolved within 2-4 weeks, vulnerable groups include infants, the elderly, and those with heart or lung conditions.

Measures to prevent the spread of Mycoplasma include wearing masks, keeping the environment well-ventilated, washing hands, avoiding close contact with others, and staying home when sick, according to NBC.

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