Eaton agent pneumonia

Eaton agent pneumonia

Lung inflammation (pneumonitis) caused by the organism Mycoplasma pneumoniae , a very small bacterium once thought to be a virus. Also known as primary atypical pneumonia. Outbreaks occur in institutions, mostly in children and young adults. The condition responds to tetracycline. (Monroe Davis Eaton, American bacteriologist, b. 1904).

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Eaton,

Monroe D., U.S. microbiologist, 1904-1958.

Eaton agent - a species causing primary atypical pneumonia. Synonym(s): Eaton virus; Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Eaton agent pneumonia - an acute systemic disease with involvement of the lungs, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Synonym(s): primary atypical pneumonia

Eaton virus - Synonym(s): Eaton agent

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