Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

ICD-10 Code J15.7

Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

Definition

Interstitial pneumonia caused by extensive infection of the lungs (lung) and bronchi, particularly the lower lobes of the lungs, by mycoplasma pneumoniae in humans. In sheep, it is caused by mycoplasma ovipneumoniae. In cattle, it may be caused by mycoplasma dispar.

Also known as Mycoplasmal pneumonia, pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Lungs Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lungs Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Azithromycin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Clarithromycin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Demeclocycline may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)