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Review
. 2017 Apr;69(2):156-160.
doi: 10.23736/S0026-4946.16.04866-0.

Diagnosis and treatment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

Lindsay E Rogozinski  1 , Brian K Alverson  2 , Eric A Biondi  3
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Review

Diagnosis and treatment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

Lindsay E Rogozinski et al. Minerva Pediatr. 2017 Apr.

Abstract

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common cause of community-acquired respiratory tract infections and accounts for up to 40% of cases of pneumonia in children over age 5. This article seeks to provide a general overview of the current recommended management of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children.

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