Turkish Translation
Atipik Pnömoni
Pulmonology
Atypical Pneumonia
A type of pneumonia caused by pathogens such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, or Legionella pneumophila, characterized by milder symptoms and lack of lobar consolidation on imaging.
Turkish
Atipik Pnömoni
Pronunciation
eɪˈtɪpɪkəl nuːˈmoʊniə
Usage frequency
7
Relative in-app score
pneumoniarespiratoryinfectionmycoplasmaantibiotics
Walking pneumoniaMycoplasma pneumonia
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Meaning and Clinical Context
A type of pneumonia caused by pathogens such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, or Legionella pneumophila, characterized by milder symptoms and lack of lobar consolidation on imaging.
Atypical pneumonia often presents with milder symptoms than typical bacterial pneumonia, such as gradual onset of fever, dry cough, and extrapulmonary manifestations like headache or myalgia. Diagnosis may require serologic testing or PCR due to the inability to culture certain pathogens.
Category
Example in Use
English: The patient presented with a persistent dry cough and mild fever, consistent with atypical pneumonia, and was prescribed a macrolide antibiotic.
Turkish: Hasta, atipik pnömoni ile uyumlu inatçı kuru öksürük ve hafif ateş şikayetleri ile başvurdu ve makrolid antibiyotik reçete edildi.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A 25-year-old presents with 10 days of dry cough, low-grade fever, and fatigue. Chest X-ray shows patchy infiltrates. Discuss diagnostic approach and treatment.
Response Template
Consider atypical pneumonia in patients with subacute respiratory symptoms and nonspecific findings; initiate empiric macrolide or doxycycline if clinically indicated.
Mini FAQ
What does Atypical Pneumonia mean in medical English?
A type of pneumonia caused by pathogens such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, or Legionella pneumophila, characterized by milder symptoms and lack of lobar consolidation on imaging.
When is Atypical Pneumonia used in clinical communication?
Atypical pneumonia often presents with milder symptoms than typical bacterial pneumonia, such as gradual onset of fever, dry cough, and extrapulmonary manifestations like headache or myalgia. Diagnosis may require serologic testing or PCR due to the inability to culture certain pathogens.
Which glossary category includes Atypical Pneumonia?
Atypical Pneumonia is grouped under Pulmonology in the HealthSpeak glossary.
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