Detection of macrolide resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae in England, September 2014 to September 2015

Abstract

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection can cause pneumonia, particularly in children. Global increase in macrolide-resistant M. pneumoniae is of concern due to limited therapeutic options. We describe the detection of macrolide resistance-conferring mutations in 9.3% of 43 clinical specimens where M. pneumonia was detected in England and Wales from September 2014-September 2015. This study aims to impact by highlighting the presence of macrolide resistance in M. pneumoniae positive patients, promoting increased clinical vigilance.