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

ABSTRACT:

Background

: Atypical bacteria cause 10-40% of all childhood pneumonia.. Data on the burden of atypical pneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa are limited.

Aim

: To determine the prevalence, associated factors, and outcome of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children with respiratory symptoms at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala.

Methods

: Children aged 2 months to 12 years with cough and/or difficult breathing and fast breathing were recruited. A clinical history and physical examination were undertaken. Blood samples for Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM antibodies were taken at enrolment and Day 21 and induced sputum for DNA-PCR. Admitted participants were followed for a maximum of 7 days or until discharge or death, whichever came first.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Nantanda R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8791631 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature