Open Access#12020
Outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae at a military academy
In 2019, an outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae occurred at a military academy in China. The attack rate (10.08%,60/595) was significantly different among the units. High-intensity training and crowded environments to which cadets are exposed are the high risk factors for the outbreak of M. pneumoniae. In-time prevention and control measures effectively controlled the spread of the epidemic. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40779-020-00289-x.