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Clinical differentiation between pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis and Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (Review)

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    • Zong Wan
    • Renjie Qi
    • Qiushi Yang
    • Huan Li
    • Shusong Ruan
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    Affiliations: Department of Tuberculosis, Guiyang Public Health Clinical Center, Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, P.R. China
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Differentiating between pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) is essential due to their overlapping clinical manifestations yet distinct therapeutic approaches. TB is characterized by a chronic progression, accompanied by constitutional symptoms and specific radiological features such as lymphadenopathy and ‘tree‑in‑bud’ patterns. By contrast, MPP typically presents with an acute onset, marked by a severe paroxysmal dry cough, and is associated with patchy consolidation and ground‑glass opacities on imaging studies. Accurate diagnosis relies on molecular assays, such as Xpert MTB/RIF and PCR, alongside serological testing. The treatment regimen for TB involves prolonged administration of multiple drugs, whereas MPP is generally managed with macrolide antibiotics, although rising resistance is a concern. Therefore, the integration of clinical, radiological, and laboratory data is imperative for precise diagnosis and effective management.

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Wan Z, Qi R, Yang Q, Li H and Ruan S: Clinical differentiation between pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis and <em>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</em> pneumonia (Review). Exp Ther Med 32: 231, 2026.
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Wan, Z., Qi, R., Yang, Q., Li, H., & Ruan, S. (2026). Clinical differentiation between pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis and <em>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</em> pneumonia (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 32, 231. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2026.13226
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Wan, Z., Qi, R., Yang, Q., Li, H., Ruan, S."Clinical differentiation between pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis and <em>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</em> pneumonia (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 32.3 (2026): 231.
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Wan, Z., Qi, R., Yang, Q., Li, H., Ruan, S."Clinical differentiation between pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis and <em>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</em> pneumonia (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 32, no. 3 (2026): 231. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2026.13226
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Wan Z, Qi R, Yang Q, Li H and Ruan S: Clinical differentiation between pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis and <em>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</em> pneumonia (Review). Exp Ther Med 32: 231, 2026.
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Wan, Z., Qi, R., Yang, Q., Li, H., & Ruan, S. (2026). Clinical differentiation between pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis and <em>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</em> pneumonia (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 32, 231. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2026.13226
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Wan, Z., Qi, R., Yang, Q., Li, H., Ruan, S."Clinical differentiation between pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis and <em>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</em> pneumonia (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 32.3 (2026): 231.
Chicago
Wan, Z., Qi, R., Yang, Q., Li, H., Ruan, S."Clinical differentiation between pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis and <em>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</em> pneumonia (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 32, no. 3 (2026): 231. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2026.13226
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