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October 1, 2025MedicineOpen Access

Comparative study of clinical characteristics and long-term prognosis between macrolide-resistant and macrolide-sensitive Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in children: A retrospective case-control study

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NZNanyue ZhouYJYuxin JiangJMJiacheng Mo

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Retrospective case-control study reveals distinct prognosis and clinical characteristics in children, highlighting the risks associated with macrolide-resistant infections.

Key Points

  • Macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections exhibit distinct clinical profiles compared to sensitive infections.
  • Children with macrolide-resistant infections show significantly reduced white blood cell counts and increased C-reactive protein levels.
  • Lung consolidation and alanine aminotransferase levels are key predictors of macrolide-resistant infections in children.
  • Monitoring respiratory health is crucial due to the elevated risks of recurrent respiratory infections in macrolide-resistant cases.

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Zhou et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91d5fe798ba2fc49914ahttps://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000044302
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