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Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in Korean children, from 1979 to 2006-a meta-analysis
Jin Woo Kim, Hyun Kyong Seo, Eun Gyong Yoo, Sung Jin Park, So Hwa Yoon, Hye Young Jung, Manyong Han
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2009;52(3):315-323.   Published online March 15, 2009
Purpose : This study aimed to perform a systematic review of the reports on Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in the last 30 years (1980-2006) to investigate the intervals between outbreaks, change in the peak incidence age, and diagnostic methods. We also aimed to validate the proper diagnostic criteria for M. pneumoniae pneumonia. Methods : We reviewed 62 original articles on M. pneumoniae...
Pattern of Occurrence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia in Admitted Children : Southern Central Korea, from 1989 to 2002
Ki Su Kang, Hyang-Ok Woo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(5):474-479.   Published online May 15, 2003
Purpose : The determination of exposure and prevalence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia of any region should be helpful for clinical diagnosis. We studied the pattern of occurrence of M. pneumoniae pneumonia among children living in southern central Korea during the last 13 years. This area has a relatively small population and less mobility compared with metropolitan areas. Methods : We performed...
Efficacy of Mycoplasma Antibody Test and Cold Agglutinin Test in the Diagnosis of Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Children
Jung Ae Son, Weon Par, Dong Jin Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(2):179-185.   Published online February 15, 1998
Purpose : This study was done to compare the diagnostic value of the Mycoplasma antibody (M- Ab) test and the cold agglutinin(CA) test from the onset of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia to its diagnosis in children. Methods : We analyzed 48 cases of M. pneumoniae pneumonia in children who were admitted to the Pediatric Department of Ulsan Dongkang General Hospital for 1...
Cold Agglutinin and Mycoplasma Antibody Titersin Children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia During Recent 5 Years
Seon Hwa Yoon, Joon Kyo Jung, Myung Ho Oh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(7):943-952.   Published online July 15, 1996
Purpose : More effective diagnosis and treatment through a survey on clinical aspect for the last 5 years and interrelation between cold agglutinin titer and mycoplasma antibody titer of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Methods : 369 patients hospitalized in the department of pediatrics of Chung Goo Sung Shim Hospital for the 5 years from January 1990 to December 1994 have been surveyed, which diagnosed to be...
Clinical Consideration between the Type of pneumonia and cold Agglutinin Titer, and Mycoplasma Antibody Titer caused by Mycoplasma pneumonia in Children
Byung Yeon Kim, Hyang Suk Lee, Ill Kyung Kim, Chang Hee Choi, Jyung Ho You
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(7):959-967.   Published online July 15, 1993
The authors analysed 261 cases of mycoplasmal pneumonia in chidren who were admitted to the pediatric department of Seoul Adventist Hospital between July 1986 and June 1991. The result obtained were as follows; 1) Yearly distribution of the cases showed high in 1987 and 1991, but no significant difference was noted in seasonally or monthly distribution. 2) The peak incidence of age was...
The diagnosis of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia by high density composite particles agglutinin test.
Hae Jin Choeh, Jung Hae Park, Chong Sung Chung, Kyu Chul Choeh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(8):1102-1109.   Published online August 31, 1991
In a prospective investigation of 21 chi Idem 3 years of age or more with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia, we analyzed the diagnostic efficacy of High Density Composite Particles Agglutinin(HDDA) test comparing with cold agglutinin tests and clinical findings. The results obtained were as followed. 1) Among 24 total cases, the number of cases showing positive reaction to HDPA and to cold agglutination test were 17 and...
A clinical study of pneumonia presented with positive cold agglutin- in test.
Il Jung Joo, Jin Seop Juong, Sang Woo Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(8):1093-1101.   Published online August 31, 1991
A clinical study was performed on 65 patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia who were admitted to the Department of Pediatrics of Seoul Paik hospital from September 1,1989 to August 31, 1990. The results were as follows; 1) Seasonal distribution showed a high frequency in summer (33 cases; 50.8%). 2) The peak incidence was 5 to 9 years of age (32cases;49.2%). 3) Male to female ratio was 1:1.17(30:35). 4) On the chest...
Clinical Consideration on Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma Pneumoniae in Children.
Il Kyung Kim, Hyung Jin Kwon, Ho Seong, Chang Hee Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(1):1-10.   Published online January 31, 1989
A retrospective analysis of clinical findings in 63 patients above 2 years of age who were admitted to our hospital due to pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae from July, 1986 to June, 1987 was performed. The results obtained were as follows: 1) The number of patients showing positive reaction to cold agglutinin test (above 1:64) were 59 (55. 7%) among 106 total pneumonia cases. 2) The...
A Clinical Study of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia.
Jeong Wi Yook, Sun Ock Kim, Min Shik Kim, Hey Sun Lee, Young Min Ahn, Dae Young Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1988;31(12):1603-1611.   Published online December 31, 1988
A clinical study was made on 114 cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumoniae pneumonia during the period of 3-6/12 years from April, 84 to September, 87. The results were as follows; 1) Among the 920 cases of lower respiratory tract infections, the incidence of Mycoplasma infection was 25.4%(234/920). 2) The mean age was 6.2 ±2.9 years and the male to female ratio was 1:1.1. 3) There was no significant seasonal...
A Clinical Study on Patients with Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia in Childhood.
Yeong Ho Ra, Sung Ho Cha, Sa Joon Chung, Yong Mook Choi, Chang Il Ahn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1987;30(7):759-768.   Published online July 31, 1987
Clinical features of 96 cases (46 Mycoplasmal pneumonia: Group I, 50 Non-Mycoplasmal pneumo- nia: Group II) above 2 years of age were studied prospectively from December, 1985 to June, 1986 who were admitted to the Dept, of Pediatrics, Kyung Hee University Hospital. The summary of the study is as follows: 1) Among the total 96 cases with pneumonia above 2 years of age, the frequency...
Clinical Observation on Pneumonia due to Mycoplasma Pneumoniae in Children.
Baik Lin Eun, Hyun Keum Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1987;30(6):651-657.   Published online June 30, 1987
The author determined mycoplasma antibody titer in 216 cases of pneumonia who were admitted to the pediatric ward of Korea Medical Center Guro Hospital from November, 1985 to September, 1986, and clinical investigation and statistical analysis were performed between mycoplasma anti- body positive group and negative group. The following results were obtained: 1) In 216 cases of children with pneumonia, incidence of mycoplasma antibody positive cases...
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