Unfortunately, my son was part of the initial Mycoplasma pneumoniae outbreak that hit in the fall of 2023. We had just returned from a family cruise – bringing back more than just souvenirs. While most of my family tested positive for COVID post-cruise, my son kept testing negative. However, his cough and fever lingered just enough to keep my PA instincts and Mom Radar on high alert.
Let’s dive into reviewing a condition that has made an unwelcome comeback and caused quite a stir among our pediatric patients since 2023: Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
