Post‑COVID Resurgence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in French Children: Hospital Burden, Risk Factors for ICU Admission, and Clinical Implications
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Post‑COVID Resurgence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in French Children: Hospital Burden, Risk Factors for ICU Admission, and Clinical Implications

A nationwide French multicentre cohort (ORIGAMI) documents a substantial 2023–24 paediatric hospitalisation surge from Mycoplasma pneumoniae, identifies older age, asthma, comorbidity and erythema multiforme as ICU risk factors, and highlights stewardship and surveillance priorities.