Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia (M. pneumoniae) are bacteria that can cause respiratory tract infections. They damage the lining of the respiratory tract, including the throat, windpipe, and lungs. It most commonly affects young adults and school-aged children.
More Information about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
Individual cases are not reportable to the Health Unit.
Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Ill individuals should remain home until they do not have a fever, do not develop any new symptoms and symptoms have been improving for a least 24 hours (48 hours for nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea).
Follow the direction of your healthcare provider, public health outbreak manager, and/or occupational health at your workplace.
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last reviewed: May 2025, by CDC