Infections extrapulmonaires à Mycoplasma pneumoniae : atteintes neurologique et rénale

Mycoplasma is a virulent organism that is known to primarily infect the respiratory tract; however, affection of the skin, nervous system, kidneys, heart and bloodstream has been observed in various forms, which include Stevens Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, encephalitis, renal failure, conduction system abnormalities and hemolytic anemia. Small vessel vasculitis is a lesser-known complication of mycoplasma pneumonia infection. We report a case of mycoplasmal upper respiratory tract infection with striking cutaneous lesions as the presenting symptom. Mycoplasmal infection was confirmed by serology testing, skin biopsy was suggestive of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. This case brings forth an uncommon manifestation of mycoplasmal infection with extra-pulmonary affection, namely small vessel vasculitis.

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“… 6 There have been case reports of kidney pediatric population, with renal manifestations occurring after respiratory tract infections. 7 …”

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Mycoplasmal upper respiratory infection presenting as leukocytoclastic vasculitis

Rao

Parikh

Banayat

et al. 2015

Infectious Disease Reports

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Prediction of Refractory Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia in Pediatric Patients

Wangzhen

LiYa-Chun

ZhouXiao-Jian

et al. 2017

Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae in the Immunocompromised Host

Yacoub¹,

Khwaja²,

Taiwo³

et al. 2016

Infect Dis Clin Pract

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Pneumonia due to bacteria that do not grow well on routine culture media have been difficult to diagnose. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is an infrequent cause of pneumonia in the adult population. As a cause of atypical pneumonia, along with Chlamydia pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila, it still makes up about a third of the cases of community acquired pneumonia (CAP). Mycoplasma pneumoniae can cause mild atypical respiratory illness to severe disease requiring hospitalization. It has largely been seen as a disease of children and young adults younger than 30 years. With improved detection systems, more cases in older age groups are expected. This is especially true for immunosuppressed cancer patients who undergo polymerase chain reaction testing of the nasopharynx for respiratory infections. Although detection of Mycoplasma by polymerase chain reaction does not always indicate active infection, immunosuppressed patients who are at higher risk for severe disease and coinfection are more likely to require prompt therapy.

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Infections extrapulmonaires à Mycoplasma pneumoniae : atteintes neurologique et rénale

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Mycoplasmal upper respiratory infection presenting as leukocytoclastic vasculitis

Mycoplasmal upper respiratory infection presenting as leukocytoclastic vasculitis

Prediction of Refractory Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia in Pediatric Patients

Mycoplasma pneumoniae in the Immunocompromised Host

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