Increased incidence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections detected by laboratory-based surveillance in Denmark in 2010
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In Denmark recurrent epidemics of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections have been described since the 1950s at intervals of approximately four to six years. The latest epidemic occurred in 2004/05 followed by two years of high incidence and more than three years of low incidence. Due to a recent increase in diagnosed cases since late summer 2010, we conducted a survey of positive M. pneumoniae PCR tests performed by clinical microbiology departments in Denmark, which indicated that a new epidemic may be underway.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Eurosurveillance (Online Edition) |
Vol/bind | 15 |
Udgave nummer | 45 |
ISSN | 1025-496X |
Status | Udgivet - 1 jan. 2010 |
ID: 34064941