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Extrapulmonary involvement associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection

Authors :
T Liong
K M Kwok
Y S Poon
K I Law
T L Lam
S Y Lam
K L Lee
W F Ng
Source :
Hong Kong Medical Journal. :569-572
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Press, 2015.

Abstract

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.

Details

ISSN :
10242708
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Hong Kong Medical Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....b1899f134427fbda02ea674204359f71
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12809/hkmj144403