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Antigen-Capture Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Specific Detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Published on: February 24, 2023
[Resurgence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a new epidemic ?]
Kenza Bouras1, Jacques Schrenzel2,3, Adrien Fischer2
1Service de médecine interne, Hôpital de La Tour, 1217 Meyrin/Genève.
Abstract:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia occurs periodically in an endemic-epidemic pattern. The incidence of this disease has fallen drastically as a result of the health measures imposed for the COVID-19 pandemic. In Switzerland, as elsewhere in the world, a new epidemic has been affecting pediatrics and adult populations since September 2023. Transmitted by aerosols and requiring close contact, this bacterium causes respiratory infections of varying severity, as well as a variety of extra-pulmonary manifestations. Microbiological diagnosis is based on PCR of respiratory samples. Despite a very high rate of macrolide resistance in Asia, the resistance rate remains low in Europe.
Insights
Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia is surging globally, impacting both children and adults. While macrolide resistance is high in Asia, European resistance rates remain low, indicating effective treatment options in the region.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Epidemiology
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