Comparison of different detection methods for Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children with community-acquired pneumonia

Abstract Background Due to the lack of a sensitive, specific and rapid detection method, aetiological diagnosis of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae, MP) is a constantly challenging issue. This retrospective study aimed to compare the diagnostic methods for Mycoplasma pneumoni...

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Main Authors: Mingyu Tang, Dong Wang, Xing Tong, Yufen Wu, Jing Zhang, Lei Zhang, Yong Yin, Qing Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02523-4