Control of a Mycoplasma pneumoniae Outbreak in an Institutional Setting Using Azithromycin Prophylaxis

Frontiers in Public Health

Michael Gdalevich¹ 

关键词: Mycoplasma pneumoniae;    outbreak;    residential;    azithromycin;    prophylaxis;    developmental disabilities;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2017.00366

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundMycoplasma pneumoniae is a major cause of respiratory infection of varying severity. Outbreaks of M. pneumoniae infection commonly occur in closed or semi-closed communities and settings. The control of such outbreaks is challenging, owing to delayed detection, long incubation period, and paucity of infection control guidelines.

【 授权许可】

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