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M. pneumoniae is transmitted (spread) from person-to-person through airborne droplets. People who are sick with M. pneumoniae infection usually spread the disease by coughing or sneezing while in close contact with others…

Facts about Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages. It is the leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years…

Community-based approaches to preventing chronic diseases are attractive because of their broad reach and low costs, and as such, are integral components of health care reform efforts. Implementing community-based initiatives across Massachusetts’ municipalities presents both programmatic and evaluation challenges. For effective delivery and evaluation of the interventions, establishing a community typology that groups similar municipalities provides a balanced and cost-effective approach.

An estimated 2 million cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection occur each year in the United States.

Selected articles about Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, antibiotic resistance, diagnostic methods, and outbreaks.

Treatment options for Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections and recent evidence of antibiotic resistance to macrolides.