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Clinical and laboratory-instrumental features of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae in childhood

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the most common causative agent of bacterial pneumonia among school-age children. The study analyzed the clinical cases of 460 children hospitalized with radiologically confirmed pneumonia in the period from 2022 to 2023. Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae was detected in 198 patients. The diagnosis was confirmed by ELISA diagnostics and PCR diagnostics. Clinically, pneumonia of this pathogen proceeded without complications, did not require treatment in intensive care and intensive care. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is most often observed among preschool and school-age children. In this regard, an examination for Mycoplasma pneumoniae should be carried out in preschool and school-age children to identify the pathogen and timely prescribe antibacterial therapy.

Source: Archives of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery

DOI: 10.31146/2949-4664-apps-2-2-65-68

Authors: P. V. Berezhanskij, T. A. Gutyrchik, I. A. Antonyan, A. B. Malakhov, Sh. A. Gitinov

Institutions: Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Sechenov University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4402800237

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