Is Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection Associated with Adult Asthma Exacerbation?

Authors

  • Takeshi Saraya
  • Hirokazu Kimura
  • Hajime Takizawa

Abstract

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection has been considered as a cause of initial onset of bronchial asthma1 or exacerbation of asthma.2 For example, Kraft, et al. showed that M. pneumoniae was detected by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in 10 of 18 asthmatics and one of 11 control subjects (p<0.02).

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2015-11-09

How to Cite

Takeshi Saraya, Hirokazu Kimura, & Hajime Takizawa. (2015). Is Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection Associated with Adult Asthma Exacerbation?. Pulmonary Research and Respiratory Medicine, 2(4), 126–127. Retrieved from https://openventio.us/index.php/PRRM/article/view/2141

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