The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning, alerting the public about an unusual surge in cases of walking pneumonia in young children over the past six months.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) causes respiratory infections that range from mild colds to severe pneumonia. In rare cases, it can lead to serious complications such as asthma attacks, encephalitis (brain swelling), hemolytic anemia, and kidney problems. Since most people with pneumonia caused by this bacteria experience mild symptoms, they often remain active rather than resting at home, leading to the term 'walking pneumonia.
