Trends in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in pediatric patient preceding, during, and following the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive longitudinal analysis

Abstract

The resemblance between the transmission pathways of M. pneumoniae and those of COVID-19 suggests that non-pharmaceutical interventions may have comparable effects on both. This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of children with M. pneumoniae infections in Shaoxing, China, from 2018 to 2023. This study explored how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the prevalence of M. pneumoniae and provided guidance for disease treatment and infection prevention.