Erythema nodosum (reported as up to 8% of infected children)Ĭlinical suspicion of M.
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pneumoniae infection has also been reported in association with several other skin problems, including: It usually affects children and young adults. This presentation has been variously named ‘ atypical’ or ‘incomplete’ SJS (Fuchs syndrome), though it has been postulated that a more appropriate term for this syndrome is ‘mycoplasma-associated mucositis’. pneumoniae has rarely been associated with oral mucositis ( stomatitis), conjunctivitis and genital mucous membrane ulceration, without an accompanying skin rash. pneumoniae has been associated with toxic epidermal necrolysis. The median age of this group was 14 years with a range of 10–36 years. In a recent retrospective review of all SJS cases seen at the Mayo clinic in the USA over a period of 8 years, 22% of cases were found to be associated with M. pneumoniae is the most commonly-identified infectious cause of SJS, particularly in children and adolescents. Conventional terminology describes SJS having skin detachment 30% of BSA, and overlap when detachment is between 10% and 30%. Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) / toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are now considered manifestations of the same rare, acute, serious skin reaction in which there is sheet-like skin and mucosal loss. Stevens–Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis pneumoniae has been isolated from joint fluid in some cases. Polyarthritis is rare, thought to be due to immune response.Haemolytic anaemia in 60% usually mild but may be severe in those with sickle cell disease.Mildly abnormal liver function blood test are common.Hepatitis, thought to be due to antibody-mediated inflammation.Wheeze, especially in children, and if history of asthma.Symptoms and diseases caused by mycoplasma Some mycoplasma-associated illnesses are listed in the table below. The complications are sometimes more severe than the primary respiratory infection. pneumoniae can also result in complications in other organ systems, as a result of direct invasion by the bacteria or the immune response to the infection. However, it can lead to pneumonia, a serious lung infection. The respiratory examination is often normal, though scattered crepitations (crackles) and wheeze may be detected on listening to the chest with a stethoscope. pneumoniae is asymptomatic, or results in non-specific symptoms such as headache, low-grade fever, dry cough and malaise. What are the symptoms of mycoplasma infection? Immunity after mycoplasma infection is short lived and it is possible to develop recurrent infections. pneumoniae is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia worldwide. The incubation period varies from 1–3 weeks. Infection is spread by contact with droplets released from the upper and lower respiratory tracts of infected persons. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacterial organism that unlike other bacteria lacks a cell wall.