Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that causes mild respiratory infections, most notably "walking pneumonia." Unlike other bacteria, it lacks a cell wall, making it resistant to many common antibiotics. It spreads through respiratory droplets and often affects children and young adults, leading to symptoms like persistent dry cough, sore throat, fatigue, and low-grade fever. https://medium.com/@xelleratherapeutics/mycoplasma-pneumoniae-the-stealthy-cause-behind-atypical-pneumonia-6650d510b5e4