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ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2026

Current Practice in the Diagnosis and Management of

Young June Choe, Hyeon-Jong Yang, Joon Kee Lee, Hye-Kyung Cho, Heungsup Sung, Gwang Cheon Jang, In Young Yoo, Byung-Wook Eun, Soo-Han Choi, Byung Ok Kwak and 8 more

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18 authors.

Young June Choe *Department of Pediatrics, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2733-0715
Hyeon-Jong Yang *Department of Pediatrics, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7287-4300
Joon Kee Lee *Department of Pediatrics, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8191-0812
Hye-Kyung ChoDepartment of Pediatrics, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0990-1350
Heungsup SungDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6062-4451
Gwang Cheon JangDepartment of Pediatrics, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2423-9951
In Young YooDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1505-846X
Byung-Wook EunDepartment of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji University Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3147-9061
Soo-Han ChoiDepartment of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2449-3025
Byung Ok KwakDepartment of Pediatrics, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5527-0794
Hwan Soo KimDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5952-7849
Eun LeeDepartment of Pediatrics, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0145-7067
Kyunghoon KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0707-6839
Eun-Ae YangDepartment of Pediatrics, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4787-5763
Seo Hee YoonDepartment of Pediatrics, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8361-9815
Bongjin LeeDepartment of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7878-9644
Jeong-Yong LeeDepartment of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8471-901X
Yae-Jean KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology (SAIHST), Seoul, Korea. yaejeankim@skku.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8367-3424

Funding

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency 20240412160-00Korea Health Industry Development Institute RS-2025-02223595Samsung Medical Center SMX126086
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMacrolide-resistant

methodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Korean pediatricians, including general pediatricians and subspecialists in September 2024. The survey assessed diagnostic methods, antibiotic choices, corticosteroid use, and factors influencing treatment decisions.

resultsA total of 452 pediatricians participated in the survey. Polymerase chain reaction was the preferred diagnostic method (92.0%), although serologic tests were also commonly used (37.4%). Macrolides were the dominant first-line treatment (89.0%), with clarithromycin and roxithromycin being equally favored. Doxycycline was the most frequent second-line choice (67.0%). Corticosteroid use varied among specialties, with up to 94% of respondents using them occasionally or almost always. Treatment guidelines were the primary factor influencing antibiotic choices (76.5% for first-line, 59.7% for second-line).

conclusionThis study reveals diverse practices and a need for standardized guidelines in managing

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsMycoplasma pneumoniaePneumonia, MycoplasmaPractice Patterns, Physicians'Adrenal Cortex HormonesClarithromycinCross-Sectional StudiesDoxycyclineDrug Resistance, BacterialFemaleHumansMacrolidesMaleRepublic of KoreaRoxithromycinSurveys and QuestionnairesAdrenal Cortex HormonesAnti-Bacterial AgentsClarithromycinDoxycyclineMacrolidesRoxithromycinAntibioticsKoreaMacrolidesMycoplasma pneumoniaePediatricsTreatment Guidelines

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