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Genotyping and macrolide resistance of Mycoplasma pneumoniae identified in children with community-acquired pneumonia in Medellín, Colombia.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Jan 2018
Copete Angela Rocio, Aguilar Yudy Alexandra, Rueda Zulma Vanessa, Vélez Lázaro Agustín
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to describe the genotypes and the main characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae in hospitalized children in Medellín and neighboring municipalities during the period 2011-2012. METHODS: The M. pneumoniae genotype was determined by PCR and sequencing of the p1 and 23S rRNA genes from induced sputum samples and nasopharyngeal swabs...
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