4Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Another major cause of the illness is Mycoplasma pneumonia. These are microorganisms that are neither bacteria nor viruses but have both traits. Pneumonia caused by these organisms is usually mild and usually attacks older children and also young adults. You find that it is a contagious illness that comes as a respiratory illness which gets transmitted easily when one comes into contact with respiratory fluids. You will find that patients with MP Pneumonia usually cough a lot and also sneezes where it can quickly spread in crowded areas such as schools. [4]
