Biology:2023 Ohio pneumonia outbreak
In late 2023, an outbreak of mycoplasma pneumonia occurred in Ohio in the United States , primarily affecting children.[1] Despite it occurring at around the same time, experts say that it is unrelated to the 2023 Chinese pneumonia outbreak.[2] The average age of children affected is eight years old, with some cases being as young as three.[1] As of December 1, 2023, investigation as to the cause is still ongoing.[3]
Timeline
November 2023
On November 30, Warren County, Ohio reported an unusually high number of pediatric pneumonia cases,[4] reporting 142 cases since August.[5]
December 2023
On December 1, former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Tom Frieden said that the outbreak could be the result of an "immunity gap" caused by COVID-19 lockdowns, leaving people more susceptible to infections by Influenza, Respiratory syncytial virus, and COVID-19.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "What is ‘White Lung Syndrome,’ the Ohio child pneumonia outbreak?" (in en-US). 2023-12-01. https://www.newsnationnow.com/health/ohio-child-pneumonia-white-lung-syndrome/.
- ↑ "Ohio "white lung" pneumonia cases not linked to China outbreak or novel pathogen, experts say - CBS News" (in en-US). 2023-12-01. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-white-lung-pneumonia-not-linked-to-china-outbreak-novel-pathogen-experts/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Palmer, Tom (2023-12-01). "‘White lung syndrome’: Here is what we know about the Ohio outbreak" (in en-US). https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4337493-what-is-white-lung-syndrome-the-ohio-child-pneumonia-outbreak/.
- ↑ "What is mycoplasma pneumonia, the illness driving an outbreak in Ohio?" (in en). 2023-11-30. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/mycoplasma-pneumonia-illness-outbreak-china-denmark-ohio-what-know-rcna127372.
- ↑ "Ohio first state to report ‘white lung syndrome’ outbreak" (in en-US). 2023-11-30. https://www.wtrf.com/ohio/ohio-first-state-to-report-white-lung-syndrome-outbreak/.
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