Two cases of Empyema(pyothorax) caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia in Children.
- Author:
Gil Soon CHOE
1
;
Won Sang CHUNG
;
Seok Chol JEON
;
Ha Baik LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae;
Empyema;
Pyothorax
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Child*;
Child, Preschool;
Drainage;
Empyema;
Empyema, Pleural;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Mycoplasma Infections;
Mycoplasma pneumoniae*;
Mycoplasma*;
Pneumonia*;
Pneumonia, Mycoplasma*;
Respiratory System;
Respiratory Tract Infections;
Young Adult
- From:Pediatric Allergy and Respiratory Disease
2001;11(4):363-368
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the only known human pathogen among the Mycoplasma species isolated from the human respiratory tract. This pathogen causes respiratory infections most commonly in school-aged children and young adults. It may causes a variety of pulmonary manifestations and a few complication. empyema(pyothorax) as a complication of mycoplasma infection in children has been rarely reported. We report these two cases of empyema(pyothorax) preceded by Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in 5-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl. They were successfully managed by administration of antibiotics as well as surgical drainage.
