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Walking pneumonia is a mild lung infection. Causes may include bacteria, viruses or mold. Symptoms include a sore throat, sneezing, cough, headache, mild chills and a low-grade fever. Treatment includes antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines.
Walking pneumonia causes may include:
Bacteria.
Viruses.
Molds (fungi).
Is walking pneumonia contagious?
Yes, walking pneumonia is very contagious. When someone who has walking pneumonia coughs, sneezes, talks, sings or breathes near you, tiny droplets containing the disease enter the air. The illness spreads if you inhale those droplets.
It's often caused by bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumoniae, but other bacteria or viruses can also cause it.
Auscultation is a method your healthcare provider may use to listen to the sounds of your heart, lungs, arteries and abdomen. They’ll place a stethoscope directly onto your chest, back and/or abdomen.