Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced Rash and Mucositis.
- Author:
Sung Min PARK
1
;
Jeong Min KIM
;
Gun Wook KIM
;
Je Ho MUN
;
Margaret SONG
;
Hoon Soo KIM
;
Byung Soo KIM
;
Moon Bum KIM
;
Hyun Chang KO
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Korea. hcko@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae;
Mucositis;
Rash;
Stevens-Johnsons syndrome;
Erythema multiforme
- MeSH:
Adult;
Child;
Erythema Multiforme;
Exanthema*;
Humans;
Mucositis*;
Mycoplasma pneumoniae;
Mycoplasma*;
Pneumonia;
Pneumonia, Mycoplasma;
Respiratory Tract Infections;
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2017;55(3):186-190
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) is one of the most common causes of respiratory tract infections in pediatric and adult populations worldwide. M. pneumoniae is also associated with extrapulmonary complications, such as mucocutaneous eruptions. In dermatologic disorders, M. pneumoniae infection is known to be associated with erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome in children and young adults. Recently, several cases with M. pneumoniae-associated mucositis, which lacks typical target lesions, have been reported. The term Mycoplasma-induced rash and mucositis was suggested as a revised version of the term, Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated mucocutaneous disease, which previously included erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnsons syndrome. This revision helps to distinguish Mycoplasma-induced rash and mucositis, which has a distinct morphology, mild disease course, and potentially important clinical implications regarding treatment. Herein, we report a patient with Mycoplasma-induced rash and mucositis.
