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Emerging trends and concerns in Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia among Chinese pediatric population

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In the contemporary epidemiological landscape, Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) is witnessing a conspicuous surge within the pediatric demographic in China. Recent oscillations, marked by minor peaks and a distinct predilection toward younger age cohorts, have heightened apprehensions, particularly amidst a pronounced escalation in cases displaying heightened severity and refractoriness. This analytical endeavor seeks to meticulously unravel the intricate tapestry of the burgeoning MPP scenario, systematically dissecting the causative factors propelling this upward trajectory.Simultaneously, the distinctive characteristics of a younger age profile and an elevated proportion of severe and refractory cases prompt profound concerns regarding the prospective impact of respiratory diseases on the pediatric population in China in the ensuing years.

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This research was funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Fund (82104928), General Program of China Postdoctoral Fund (No.2021M701123), and Research Nursery Project of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MP2023-33).

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  2. Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China

    Rong-yi Zhou, Bing-xiang Ma & Yi Zhang

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X.-y.X. drafted the manuscript. R.-y.Z. designed projects and provided guidance. S.-a.D. and Y.Z. collected the data in the article. B.-x.M. and X.Z. provided clinical guidance for the manuscript.

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Xie, Xy., Zhou, Ry., Ding, Sa. et al. Emerging trends and concerns in Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia among Chinese pediatric population. Pediatr Res (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-024-03049-y

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