Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections of adults and children

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections are responsible for a considerable number of human illnesses. Although there is a vast amount of scientific knowledge available, there is still much confusion related to the spectrum and management of clinical diseases due to mycoplasmas. The authors review M. pneumoniae infections of children and adults, particular attention is given to the less well known manifestations of M. pneumoniae infections.