Macrolide resistance in <i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i> in adult patients.

ABSTRACT: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the most significant pathogens responsible for respiratory infections in humans. Macrolides are recommended as the first-line treatment for M. pneumoniae infection. The prevalence of macrolide-resistant M. pneumoniae has increased significantly in recent decades, particularly in China. The mechanisms of resistance in M. pneumoniae to macrolides have been extensively studied in pediatric patients. However, a paucity reports regarding the resistance characteristics and mechanisms exhibited in adults. The aim of this study was to elucidate the resistance of M. pneumoniae to macrolides and the underlying mechanisms in adult patients. Pharyngeal swab specimens were collected from adult patients presenting with subacute cough or

SUBMITTER: Xie P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11955812 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature