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Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections: Pathogenesis and Vaccine Development
2021
Pathogens
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a major causative agent of community-acquired pneumonia which can lead to both acute upper and lower respiratory tract inflammation, and extrapulmonary syndromes. Refractory pneumonia caused by M. pneumonia can be life-threatening, especially in infants and the elderly. Here, based on a comprehensive review of the scientific literature related to the respective area, we summarize the virulence factors of M. pneumoniae and the major pathogenic mechanisms mediated by the
doi:10.3390/pathogens10020119
pmid:33503845
fatcat:ftgxur42kjavpd3sve3paglgli