Infections à  Mycoplasma pneumoniae : étude rétrospective en Basse-Normandie de 1997 à  2005. Épidémiologie -- Place de la sérologie et de la PCR pour le diagnostic

Mpn infections were endemic and outbreaks were observed according cyclic pattern with a high incidence specially in the children. Sensitive and specific tests were now available for early and reliable diagnosis. In children, the combination of the PCR on nasopharyngeal samples and the IgM EIA serology test were recommended. In adults, the PCR was privilegiated.