Clinical significance of measuring MP-DNA, C-reactive protein, and inflammatory cytokines in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

Objective: To explore the clinical significance of detecting mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP)-DNA, C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-8, and IL-10 in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP).Methods: The data from 106 children who received treatment or underwent health examination in the Children's Medical Center of Anhui Medical University from January 2021 to October 2022 were collected and analyzed retrospectively.The observation group (OG) consisted of 64 children with MPP, while the control group (CG) consisted of 42 healthy children.The levels of IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, CRP, and MP-DNA were compared between the two groups.The diagnostic value of MP-DNA in patients with MPP and its correlation with the levels of IL-6, IL-8, IL-10 and CRP were analyzed.Results: The level of MP-DNA in the OG was notably higher than that in the CG (P<0.05).Additionally, the levels of IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and CRP in the OG were significantly higher than those in the CG (P<0.05).MP-DNA was positively correlated with the levels of IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and CRP (P<0.05).The area under the curve of MP-DNA in diagnosing MPP was 0.979, with a specificity of 92.19% and a sensitivity of 97.62%.Conclusion: Indicators such as MP-DAN, IL-6, IL-8 are crucial in the development and progression of MPP, playing an important role in diagnosing and treating patients with MPP.