Table 4—

Comparisons of radiographic characteristics of the study population

FindingMycoplasma pneumoniae infection, % (n=68)Chlamydia pneumoniae infection, % (n=8)Mixed Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae infection, % (n=11)
Hyperinflation10 (14.7)2 (25.0)2 (18.2)
Peribronchial wall thickening3 (4.4)2 (25.0)2 (18.2)
Perihilar linear opacities41 (60.3)4 (50.0)8 (72.7)
Reticulo-nodular infiltrate27 (39.7)1 (12.5)5 (45.5)
Segmental or lobar consolidation19 (27.9)3 (37.5)2 (18.2)
Bilateral consolidations5 (7.4)00
Pleural effusion4 (5.9)00
  • No significant differences were observed.