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MTHFR, Pneumonia, and Thrombosis in Children: A Gene-Infection Interaction.
Pediatrics - 1 Aug 2026
Wang Fei, Li Runze, Cheng Qi, Li Jiujun, Chen Ning
Abstract excerpt
Severe pediatric pneumonia associated with thromboembolism is notable, yet its pathogenic mechanism remains elusive, suggesting a potential nonnegligible role of genetic susceptibility. Five previously healthy children were admitted with severe pneumonia, primarily caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and other pathogens. All patients exhibited markedly elevated inflammatory markers and D-dimer levels. Crucially,...
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