Clinical assessment cannot predict if children are infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Kristensen, K.; Nygaard, U.; Sørensen, C.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 175(48): 2949-2950
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 24629438 Document Number: 665637
This meta-analysis was carried out to detect if clinical signs can predict infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children. The only significant finding was that absence of wheezing was associated with M. pneumoniae-infection. The analysis does not justify changes in the recommendation regarding treatment of pneumonia in children. Empiric therapy with macrolides can only be recommended if the patient does not tolerate betalactam.
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