Age and hypoalbuminemia independently predict pulmonary consolidation in children with 23S rRNA A2063G-mutant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a retrospective single-center study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Age and hypoalbuminemia independently predict pulmonary consolidation in children with 23S rRNA A2063G-mutant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a retrospective single-center study

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  • Haiwen Guo

  • Xin Zhang

  • Lirong Luo

  • May 21, 2026

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    Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia with the 23S rRNA A2063G mutation is linked to increased risk of pulmonary consolidation in pediatric patients.

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    Children with the A2063G mutation showed older age, higher pre-admission cough rates, and elevated inflammatory markers compared to those without the mutation.

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    Pulmonary consolidation in A2063G mutation-positive children was associated with longer fever duration, higher maximum body temperature, and increased hospital stay.

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    Multivariate analysis identified older age and lower albumin levels as independent risk factors for pulmonary consolidation in affected children.

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    The study emphasizes the need for early identification of high-risk patients to improve treatment outcomes for Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia.

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Age and hypoalbuminemia independently predict pulmonary consolidation in children with 23S rRNA A2063G-mutant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a retrospective single-center study

  • by Haiwen Guo, Xin Zhang, Lirong Luo

  • May 21, 2026

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