Abstract
Mycoplasma pneumoniae-positive clinical specimens obtained from the United States and China during the same period were studied for their molecular characteristics. We found much more diverse genotypes and a lower prevalence of macrolide resistance in the U.S. specimens. Data from the study also showed an association of the resistance with certain genotypes.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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China / epidemiology
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial
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Genetic Variation*
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Genotype
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Macrolides / pharmacology
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae / classification*
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae / drug effects
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae / genetics*
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae / isolation & purification
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Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / epidemiology
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Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / microbiology*
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Prevalence
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United States / epidemiology
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Macrolides