Pneumonia at epidemic level in Denmark: experts
COPENHAGEN. December 3. KAZINFORM Denmark is facing a nationwide pneumonia epidemic following a tenfold increase in the number of positive tests, local media reported Thursday, citing medical experts. Kazinform refers to Xinhua.
The experts said mycoplasma pneumonia, caused by bacteria, has been spreading rapidly among the Danish, according to Danish daily Politiken.
This is the first time since 2005 that Denmark is hit by a bacterial pneumonia epidemic.
"This particular disease can occur from time to time, usually with five to six years of time interval. Mycoplasma pneumonia usually lasts longer than an influenza epidemic. We estimate that the current epidemic will continue around three or four months," said Moelbak.
Mycoplasma pneumonia, commonly known as cold pneumonia in Denmark, has typical symptoms such as long-term cough, fever and chest pain. It most affects children aged five to 15 years old and people in the 25-45 age group. Kazinform cites Xinhua. See www.xinhuanet.com for full version