Increased reports of Mycoplasma pneumoniae from laboratories in Scotland in 2010 and 2011 - impact of the epidemic in infants

Gadsby, N.J., Reynolds, A.J., McMenamin, J., Gunson, R.N., McDonagh, S., Molyneaux, P.J., Yirrell, D.L. and Templeton, K.E. (2012) Increased reports of Mycoplasma pneumoniae from laboratories in Scotland in 2010 and 2011 - impact of the epidemic in infants. European Communicable Disease Bulletin, 17(10),

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Abstract

In common with reports from other European countries, we describe a substantial increase in the number of laboratory reports of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in Scotland in 2010 and 2011. The highest number of reports came from those aged one year and younger. However, reports from young children were more likely to come from PCR testing than serological testing.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:McMenamin, Dr James
Authors: Gadsby, N.J., Reynolds, A.J., McMenamin, J., Gunson, R.N., McDonagh, S., Molyneaux, P.J., Yirrell, D.L., and Templeton, K.E.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:European Communicable Disease Bulletin
ISSN:1560-7917

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