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abstractpubmed· Abstract 2017· item PMID:28159161

Atypical Pneumonia: Updates on Legionella, Chlamydophila, and Mycoplasma Pneumonia. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) has multiple causes and is associated with illness that requires admission to the hospital and mortality. The causes of atypical CAP include Legionella species, Chlamydophila, and Mycoplasma. Atypical CAP remains a diagnostic challenge and, therefore, likely is undertreated. This article reviews the advancements in the evaluation and treatment of patients and discusses current conflicts and controversies of atypical CAP.