What is walking pneumonia, and why does it seem to be on the rise?

Mycoplasma pneumoniae, also known as walking pneumonia, is generally a mild bacterial infection that largely affects children and teens and can commonly be treated with antibiotics.

What is walking pneumonia, and why does it seem to be on the rise?
A sick child with a cold wipes his nose with a tissue.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae, also known as walking pneumonia, is generally a mild bacterial infection that largely affects children and teens and can commonly be treated with antibiotics.