Exploring high-risk factors for the prediction of severe mycoplasma pneumonia in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As one of the most common causes of community-acquired pneumonia in children, the prevalence of mycoplasma pneumonia (MPP) has long been underestimated. This study aimed to analyze children's severe MPP (SMPP) by examining laboratory characteristics and identifying high-risk factors.

Methods

Clinical data from 447 hospitalized children with MPP were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were categorized into ordinary MPP and SMPP groups. Initial laboratory results on admission were compared between groups, and risk factors for SMPP were assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and logistic regression analyses.

Results

Children with SMPP exhibited significantly higher levels of neutrophils, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), C-reactive protein (CR

SUBMITTER: Liu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11621895 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature