A prevalence analysis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae in Asian adults with community-acquired pneumonia

Objective In a previous study,Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae were identified as likely etiologic agents in 11.4% and 5.8% respectively among Asian adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia(CAP).This paper further analyzes the clinical and laboratory features of these infections.Methods Immunocompetent CAP patients of ≥16 years old were enrolled at 12 medical centers in Asia.Unified standardized laboratory techniques and...