Extrapulmonary involvement associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection usually presents with upper and lower respiratory tract infection. Extrapulmonary involvement is not uncommon, however. We report two cases of predominantly extrapulmonary manifestations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection without significant pulmonary involvement. Bot...

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Published in:Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi 2015-12, Vol.21 (6), p.569-572
Main Authors: Liong, T, Lee, K L, Poon, Y S, Lam, S Y, Kwok, K M, Ng, W F, Lam, T L, Law, K I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain Edema - microbiology
Erythema Multiforme - microbiology
Fatal Outcome
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Pneumonia, Mycoplasma - blood
Pneumonia, Mycoplasma - complications
Pneumonia, Mycoplasma - microbiology
Serologic Tests
Young Adult
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Summary:Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection usually presents with upper and lower respiratory tract infection. Extrapulmonary involvement is not uncommon, however. We report two cases of predominantly extrapulmonary manifestations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection without significant pulmonary involvement. Both cases were diagnosed by serology. These cases illustrate the diversity of clinical presentations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion.
ISSN:1024-2708
DOI:10.12809/hkmj144403