\<i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i> Infections Among Children and Adolescents in Korea, 2014–2024
The findings indicate a significant rise in <i>M. pneumoniae</i> infections among Korean children, especially those aged 12 years or younger, suggesting a nationwide epidemic. The increase in A2063G mutation rates underscores the need for monitoring antibiotic resistance and further research into resistance factors for future epidemic responses.
Authors
- Gayoung Chun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3710-0828)
- Sungwook Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9298-9642)
- Unyeong Go (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3768-7339)
- Sang Gon Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4672-5811)
- You La Jeon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0816-2966)
- Byung Wook Eun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3147-9061)
- Eun Hee Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2517-175X)
- Misun Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3932-0728)
Institutions
- Green Cross (South Korea) (KR)
- Eulji Medical Center (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Korean Medical Science
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2025.40.e253
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.06