2022
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31572
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection With Cavitated Lung Lesions: A Case Report

Abstract: Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) is a common etiologic agent involved in community-acquired atypical bacterial pneumonia. In severe cases, M. pneumoniae can cause cavitated lung lesions. We describe the case of a 55-year-old male seen at the emergency department with complaints of cough, fever, dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, nausea, anorexia, asthenia, and night sweats. Cavitated lesions in the upper lobes of both lungs were documented on thoracic computed tomography (CT). An extensive investigation ruled out severa… Show more

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