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Novel Variant and Known Mutation in 23S rRNA Gene of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Northern Vietnam, 2023.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 May 2024
Nguyen Dinh-Dung, Ho Nhan Thi, Dover Lynn G, Vo Anh Hang Mai, Ly Ha Thi Thanh, Doan Phuong Mai, Nguyen Hang Thi, Luu Nguyen Thi Thao, Pham An Nhat, Tran Huyen Thi Thanh
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During a 2023 outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated community-acquired pneumonia among children in northern Vietnam, we analyzed M. pneumoniae isolated from nasopharyngeal samples. In almost half (6 of 13) of samples tested, we found known A2063G mutations (macrolide resistance) and a novel C2353T variant on the 23S rRNA gene.
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