Prevalence, risk factors and outcome of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection among children in Uganda: a prospective study.

Rebecca NantandaFreddie BwangaIrene NajjingoGrace Ndeezi James Kashugyera Tumwine

Published in: Paediatrics and international child health (2021)

: M. pneumonia is common in young children , especially females above 2 years and those with history of prematurity. It presents with severe symptoms. The results of the study highlight the importance of considering atypical bacteria in under-5s with the symptoms of pneumonia.

Keyphrases

risk factors
young adults
preterm infants
sleep quality
respiratory tract
early onset
respiratory failure
low birth weight
intensive care unit
depressive symptoms
drug induced
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
preterm birth
mechanical ventilation