Efficacy of glucocorticoids for the treatment of macrolide refractory mycoplasma pneumonia in children: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the most common pathogens causing community acquired pneumonia in children. Although the rate of macrolide-refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MRMP) has increased, systemic glucocorticoids as a treatment option has not been validated yet. The purpose...

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Main Authors: Hwan Soo Kim, In Suk Sol, Donghe Li, Miyoung Choi, Yun Jung Choi, Kyung Suk Lee, Ju Hee Seo, Yong Ju Lee, Hyeon-Jong Yang, Hyun Hee Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-019-0990-8