Conclusion
Macrolide resistance in Hong Kong appears to be lower than previous
published data. With limited laboratory support to identity resistance,
clinical parameters help facilitate and support the decision for
alternative treatment options such as doxycycline to prevent
complications and prolong length of stay in a common and treatable
condition in the paediatric population.
Keywords : mycoplasma pneumonia; paediatrics; macrolide
resistance; community acquired pneumonia