Predictive factors of refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the common causes of community-acquired pneumonia in preschool and school-age children.Although it is self-limited in some children, there are still some cases of refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(RMPP), which are characterized by various intrapulmonary and extrapulmonary complications, such as the formation of bronchial mucus plugs, necrotizing pneumonia and so on, and even endanger the lives of children.In recent years, with the increase of morbidity of RMPP, some studies have shown that early use of corticosteroids can significantly relieve its clinical symptoms and improve prognosis.Therefore, it is essential to understand the pathogenesis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia, identify the high risk factors for predicting RMPP and its associated complications, and then formulate relevant prediction scales.