Mycoplasma pneumonia cases in Japan reach record high for third consecutive week, surpassing 1999 levels.

Mycoplasma pneumonia cases in Japan have hit a record high for the third week in a row, with an average of 1.95 cases reported per medical institution as of October 13. This marks a continuous rise over seven weeks and is the highest level since 1999. The disease, which spreads via respiratory droplets, causes symptoms like fever and cough. Authorities warn that cases may remain elevated as winter approaches and stress the need for infection prevention measures.