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

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.