Children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in Taiwan: Changes in molecular characteristics and clinical outcomes
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
Journal Volume
121
Journal Issue
11
Pages
2273
Date Issued
2022-11
Author(s)
Charlotte Hsiung, Jo-Ching
Ma, Hsuan-Yin
Chi, Hsin
Liau, Yi-Jen
Lai, Mei-Ju
Abstract
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a pathogen that causes respiratory diseases in children. Infections caused by M. pneumoniae are usually self-limited but occasionally can be severe. We observed emerging cases of severe mycoplasma infection requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Thus, we investigated chronological changes in the molecular features of the M. pneumoniae and its clinical impacts among the pediatric population.
Subjects
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; MLVA typing; Mycoplasma pneumoniae
SDGs
Publisher
ELSEVIER TAIWAN
Type
journal article