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Epidemiology of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection in the United Kingdom: an Analysis of Reports to the Public Health Laboratory Service of England and Wales

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Journal Infection
Date 1976 Jan 1
PMID 955698
Citations 5
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N D Noah
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Abstract

Infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae appears to follow a cyclic pattern in the United Kindom, with periods of increased prevalence lasting about two years. Outbreaks occurred in 1971-1972 and 1974-75, and probably also in 1967-68. Infection confirmed by laboratory tests appeared to be commonest in older children, especially those aged 5-14, and least common in adults over 65 years of age. Lower respiratory tract infection was the clinical feature most frequently reported.

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