National Observatory of Mycoplasma Infections in Children Under 18 Ages in France

National Observatory of Mycoplasma Infections in Hospitalized Children Under 18 Ages in France

This study was set up because of an unusual increase in the number of cases of mycoplasma infections in France between June and November 2023.

Clinical data from children with mycoplasma infections will be collected to characterise this infection and facilitate hospital management.

In this study, the number of cases will be collected. In addition, we will determine the clinical, biological and microbiological characteristics of these cases.

These following data will be collected: signs or symptoms associated with this infection, clinical complications, biological and microbiological tests done during hospitalisation, treatment used during hospitalization, results of thoracic x-ray and lung ultrasound.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age <18 years (only hospitalized children)
• Documented mycoplasma infection (positive multiplex PCR and/or positive serology)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusal by one of the parents or by Child in understanding age