Walking pneumonia cases surge

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Walking pneumonia is surging in Canada. Is it peaking now?

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CTVNews.ca spoke with various medical experts to find out the latest situation with the typically mild walking pneumonia in their area.

The contagious pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria is common in young adults and school-age children, though it can affect anyone.

More cases have been reported in Ontario ’s Hamilton area this year compared to previous years , including before the pandemic.

Much younger children from ages two to four are getting walking pneumonia, doctor says.

Most people recover without any treatment and only severe cases may require antibiotics.

Walking pneumonia outbreaks occur mostly in crowded places like schools, college residence halls, military training facilities, long-term care facilities and hospitals.

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