Epidemiological characteristics of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and viral infections in hospitalized children with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the predominant pathogen in hospitalized children with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. Gender, age and season significantly influence pathogen positivity rates. Notably, in 2023, the positivity rates of many pathogens increased significantly, potentially related to changes in COVID-19 prevention and control measures.
Authors
- Myung-Jin Cha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2557-7397)
Institutions
- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Translational Research
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.62347/rbtr5968
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- Chengdu Science and Technology Program