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Acute respiratory distress syndrome related to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.

Authors :
Chaabane N
Coupez E
Buscot M
Souweine B
Source :
Respiratory medicine case reports [Respir Med Case Rep] 2016 Dec 06; Vol. 20, pp. 89-91. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Dec 06 (Print Publication: 2017).
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

M. pneumoniae respiratory infection is usually mild and self-limiting. We report a case of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to M. pneumoniae infection in a 60 years old woman. Quick diagnosis was established by multiplex PCR assay for detection of pneumonia-causing bacteria. Outcome was favorable. The factors accounting for the severity of pneumonia caused by M. pneumoniae are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2213-0071
Volume :
20
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Respiratory medicine case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28119816
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2016.11.016