The epidemiologic characteristics of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, including cyclic epidemics and age distribution in epidemics, differ among populations and may change within a population.

Lana Ismail, a Pediatric Hospitalist and ... Ismail emphasized, “Mycoplasma is one of the few prominent respiratory infections for which we don’t have a vaccine. We have vaccines for many ...

T he number of mycoplasma bacterial infections is increasing in Europe. Symptoms are often misleading, making diagnosis difficult. Patients may have only mild cold-like symptoms, while their lungs ...

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A viral infection rash can be caused by a virus such chickenpox, rubella, or measles. A viral rash often occurs with other symptoms associated with the underlying viral infection. This can make it ...

Treatment for heat rashes may include moving to a cooler area and wearing breathable clothing. The aim is to prevent overheating and excessive sweating. Folliculitis is an infection of a hair ...

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Design: Prospective cohort of children presenting with suspected acute infection. We recorded vital signs, level of consciousness, activity level, respiratory distress, hydration and MTS category.

An itchy, blister rash can be caused by an allergic reaction; an autoimmune disorder; a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection; and trauma to the skin. Figuring out the trigger is key to relief and ...