The diagnostic value of serological studies in pediatric patients with acute Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection

摘要

Background: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common pathogen of respiratory tract infections in pediatric patients. Serological studies are traditional methods for the diagnosis. However, early diagnosis of M. pneumoniae infections remains problematic. We investigate the value of early serum immunoglobulin A (IgA), in addition to immunoglobulin G (IgG), and immunoglobulin M (IgM) levels, in children infected with M. pneumoniae.