With the arrival of the start of the school season, the incidence of Mycoplasma pneumonia in China has recently increased, especially in southern regions such as Guangdong and Fujian, which have shown a significant increase compared to the same period last year. The report on the high incidence of Mycoplasma pneumonia in the off-season has also caused concern for many parents. The National Health Commission invited relevant experts yesterday (September 2) to interpret the relevant situation of Mycoplasma pneumonia.
It is reported that mycoplasma pneumonia is an acute lung infectious diseases caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae. It is the most important community acquired pneumonia among children aged 5 years and above in China. Mycoplasma pneumonia is widely present globally, with a regional outbreak occurring approximately every 3 to 7 years. According to experts, mycoplasma is a microorganism, neither a bacterium nor a virus. It causes pneumonia in a completely different way from that caused by COVID-19. The pathogens that cause pneumonia generally have seasonal incidence. Mycoplasma pneumonia has been prevalent in some regions of China in the past two years, especially this year. A few families or classes have gathered the incidence, but it is not an infectious disease and will not be infected like COVID-19.
Experts introduce that compared to previous years, mycoplasma pneumonia in China has also shown a trend of younger age, and some children under the age of 3 have also developed symptoms. Parents should seek medical attention promptly when experiencing related symptoms.
02. Parents with symptoms of Mycoplasma infection should promptly seek medical attention from their children


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