The Chinese Medical Association has released new guidelines for diagnosing and treating Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) is a bacterial pathogen that causes pneumonia in school-aged children and adolescents.

Mycoplasma pneumonia, often referred to as ‘a-typical pneumonia’ is landing more children in Triangle-area hospitals for treatment. It’s the same kind of bacteria that causes walking pneumonia.

"The chest CT scan that the Holy Father underwent ... Other bacteria that can cause the respiratory condition include mycoplasma pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenza, Chlamydia pneumoniae and Legione ...

The spread of Mycoplasma pneumonia shows no signs of slowing after six consecutive weeks of cases increasing. This was marked by the week ending Oct. 6. Of around 500 designated medical ...