For Clinicians and Laboratorians

Disease Specifics

Provides an overview of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections, including bacterium characteristics and pathogenesis…

Antibiotic Treatment and Resistance

Explains what treatment options are available and describes recent evidence of antibiotic resistance…

Clinical Features and Complications

Describes possible features and complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections…

Diagnostic Methods

Provides an overview of advantages and disadvantages of diagnostic tests and diagnostic testing availability…

Specimen Submission for Diagnostic Testing

Provides guidance for public health departments submitting specimens to CDC for specialized testing…