Outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae at a military academy

Mil Med Res. 2020 Dec 3;7(1):60. doi: 10.1186/s40779-020-00289-x.

Abstract

In 2019, an outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae occurred at a military academy in China. The attack rate (10.08%,60/595) was significantly different among the units. High-intensity training and crowded environments to which cadets are exposed are the high risk factors for the outbreak of M. pneumoniae. In-time prevention and control measures effectively controlled the spread of the epidemic.

Keywords: Disease control and prevention; Epidemiological survey; Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Academies and Institutes / organization & administration
  • Academies and Institutes / statistics & numerical data
  • Academies and Institutes / trends
  • China / epidemiology
  • Disease Outbreaks / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Military Personnel / statistics & numerical data*
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae / drug effects
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae / pathogenicity*
  • Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / drug therapy*
  • Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / epidemiology