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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2025

Epidemiological characteristics of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and viral infections in hospitalized children with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections.

Mei Cha, Qin Zhang, Mengjun Luo, Yiting Du, Yuanhu Lu, Jinghua Ye, Jinyan Chen, Yinghong Fan, Haibo Yao, Yixiao Peng and 4 more

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Mei ChaDepartment of Public Health, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Qin ZhangDepartment of Public Health, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Mengjun LuoClinical Laboratory, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Yiting DuDepartment of Emergency, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Yuanhu LuInformation Center, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Jinghua YeDepartment of Public Health, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Jinyan ChenDepartment of Public Health, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Yinghong FanDepartment of Respiratory, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Haibo YaoDepartment of Medicine, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Yixiao PengDepartment of Public Health, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Yanyin LiuDepartment of Public Health, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Liangyin DengInternal Medicine, Peng Zrou Harmonious Hospital Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Libing ZhangDepartment of Surgery, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
Yonghong LinDepartment of Surgery, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.

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Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the epidemiological characteristics of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and common viral infections in hospitalized children with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections in Chengdu from 2019 to 2023, and to provide scientific evidence to support clinical diagnosis, treatment, and public health prevention.

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on pathogen detection results from 10,580 children hospitalized with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections at a hospital in Chengdu between January 2019 and December 2023.

resultsAmong the 10,580 hospitalized children, the pathogen detection rate was 28.01%, with Mycoplasma pneumoniae showing the highest positivity rate (17.49%). The detection rates of influenza B virus and Mycoplasma pneumoniae were significantly higher in female children compared to males (all P < 0.05). The positivity rates for adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza A virus, and human rhinovirus in 2023 were significantly elevated compared to other years (all P < 0.05). In children under 1 year of age, detection rates for influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae were lower. The co-detection rate of viral infections and Mycoplasma pneumoniae was low (all P < 0.05). A higher detection rate of Mycoplasma pneumoniae was observed in 3-year-olds, along with a higher co-detection rate of two pathogens (all P < 0.05).

conclusionMycoplasma pneumoniae is the predominant pathogen in hospitalized children with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. Gender, age and season significantly influence pathogen positivity rates. Notably, in 2023, the positivity rates of many pathogens increased significantly, potentially related to changes in COVID-19 prevention and control measures.

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childrenepidemiological characteristicsMycoplasma pneumoniaeRecurrent lower respiratory tract infections

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