Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection: An Updated Narrative Review

Kusuma Wardani, Ni Made Ayu Mulia

Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research
Vol. 8 No. 4 (2024): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research

Pneumonia cases in China, which rose sharply from October to November 2023, have received particular attention in the world of health. Chinese authorities said the trigger was not a new pathogen, one of which was Mycoplasma. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacteria that can cause disease by damaging the lining of the respiratory system. Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection can occur in all age groups, especially at school and pre-school age. Most studies report that the age group that most often experiences Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is those aged over 5 years. The importance of recognizing symptoms and providing adequate therapy is very necessary to treat pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.