[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.

Revue Medicale Suisse
|November 15, 2024
PubMed

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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