Clinical characteristics of Mycoplasma infection in children

Mycoplasma infection is an important etiological agent of acute upper respiratory infection (rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis) and of lower airways (bronchitis, pneumonia) in children. Extrapulmonary manifestations due to Mycoplasma infection are of particular interest. This book has identified further evidence of the impact of Mycoplasma infection (M.pneumoniae, M.hominis) in children of different age groups. It describes clinical characteristics not only of M.pneumoniae in various age groups of children, but of M.hominis as well. Features of evolution of the disease, radiological changes and risk for development of pulmonary complication were presented. Early detection of infection caused by Mycoplasma in children is crucial in preventing later complications (pulmonary or extrapulmonary). Clinical characteristics of Mycoplasma infection and results of clinical studies could be used by specialists in pulmonology branch and pediatricians.