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China's Respiratory Illness Surge
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China's surge in mycoplasma-caused pneumonia among children raises concerns of a broader respiratory illness outbreak during winter, as warned by health authorities. The surge has led to overcrowded hospitals and concerns about school shutdowns. Mycoplasma pneumoniae, with high local resistance to antibiotics, is suspected as the cause, with potential outbreaks in Taiwan early next year.
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