What is another word for atypical pneumonia?
Pronunciation: [e͡ɪtˈɪpɪkə͡l njuːmˈə͡ʊni͡ə] (IPA) 
Atypical pneumonia, which is also known as walking pneumonia, is a type of pneumonia that is caused by bacteria other than the typical microorganisms that usually cause the illness. Some of the synonyms for atypical pneumonia include interstitial pneumonia, as it affects the space between the alveoli; community-acquired pneumonia, which is acquired outside of a hospital setting; and non-typical pneumonia, which indicates that it is not the typical form of pneumonitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Other terms that can be used to refer to atypical pneumonia include bacterial pneumonia, viral pneumonia, and mycoplasma pneumonia. Despite the different names used to describe it, the symptoms of atypical pneumonia often involve coughing, shortness of breath, fever, and fatigue.
