Characterizing the epidemiology of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in China in 2022–2024: a nationwide cross-sectional study of over 1.6 million cases
Capital Medical University · National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention · +7 more institutions
Abstract
(MP) is a leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), accounting for 10-40% of cases in children. In China, the high prevalence of macrolide-resistant MP (MRMP) and recurrent MP epidemics place a significant burden on the healthcare system. Leveraging data from over 1.6 million cases, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of the epidemiological characteristics of MP across China. Seasonal patterns analysis revealed three distinct transmission zones in China. Transmission Zone 1 exhibited two annual epidemic peaks, while Zones 2 and 3 showed a single annual peak of distinct timings. Notably, winter travel to popular tourist destinations appears to influence MP infection patterns in China. Age-…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 47.19
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 52
Authors
20- YSYamin Sun
Capital Medical University, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing Ditan Hospital
- PLPei Li
Kingmed Diagnostics
- RJRonghua Jin
Capital Medical University, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing Ditan Hospital
- YLYaoming Liang
Kingmed Diagnostics
- JYJiale Yuan
Nankai University
Topics & keywords
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Epidemiology
- Cross-sectional study
- Medicine
- Virology
- Environmental health
- China
- Microbiology
- Good health and well-being