A Case of Severe Pneumonia with Rhabdomyolysis Caused by Mycoplasma Pneumonia.
- Author:
Gwang Beom KOH
1
;
Ki Ho PARK
;
Sang Ho CHOI
;
Gwang Hyeon CHOI
;
Ji Hoon KANG
;
Jong Sik KANG
;
Youn Suck KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Infectious Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sangho@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mycoplasma pneumonia;
Rhabdomyolysis
- MeSH:
Humans;
Male;
Mycoplasma;
Mycoplasma pneumoniae;
Pneumonia;
Pneumonia, Mycoplasma;
Respiration, Artificial;
Respiratory Tract Infections;
Rhabdomyolysis;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2012;83(3):390-394
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common cause of respiratory tract infections and typically causes mild disease. Extrapulmonary manifestations of M. pneumoniae infection are also common, but rhabdomyolysis is a rare complication. Here, we describe the case of a previously healthy 23-year-old male who displayed the simultaneous onset of rhabdomyolysis and severe pneumonia requiring mechanical ventilation. Both conditions were resolved by a 10-day course of antimicrobial treatment and the patient was discharged without complication.
