Epidemiology and Clinical Manifestations of Children with Macrolide-Resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia in Southern Taiwan

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a pneumonia-causing pathogen commonly found in pediatric patients in Taiwan. Recently, macrolide-resistant (MR) strains have been emerging globally. The prevalence of pneumonia due to MR-M. pneumoniae (hereafter, MPP) in northern Taiwan before 2017 has been reported to be 12.3 –24%. The prevalence of MR-MPP within a specific location can vary. Hence, we investigated the prevalence of MR-MPP in southern Taiwan.

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - June 2, 2021 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Chih-Hao Chang, Chang-Ku Tsai, Ti-An Tsai, Sui-Ching Wang, Yi-Chen Lee, Chih-Min Tsai, Ta-Yu Liu, Kuang-Che Kuo, Chih-Cheng Chen, Hong-Ren Yu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research