Abstract:Background: Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) is a commonly causative pathogen for Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) in humans. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children and adult with RTIs and clinical, radiological features. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 338 consecutive RTIs patients (children and adults) who visited a teaching hospital from January to December 2018. M. pneumoniae was detected by real-time multiplex PCR… Show more
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