Rao M, Agrawal A, Parikh M, Banayat R, Thomas MJ, Guo T, Lee A. Mycoplasmal upper respiratory infection presenting as leukocytoclastic vasculitis.
Infect Dis Rep 2015;
7:5605. [PMID:
25874067 PMCID:
PMC4387368 DOI:
10.4081/idr.2015.5605]
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Abstract
Mycoplasma is a virulent organism that is known to primarily infect the respiratory tract; however, affection of the skin, nervous system, kidneys, heart and bloodstream has been observed in various forms, which include Stevens Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, encephalitis, renal failure, conduction system abnormalities and hemolytic anemia. Small vessel vasculitis is a lesser-known complication of mycoplasma pneumonia infection. We report a case of mycoplasmal upper respiratory tract infection with striking cutaneous lesions as the presenting symptom. Mycoplasmal infection was confirmed by serology testing, skin biopsy was suggestive of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. This case brings forth an uncommon manifestation of mycoplasmal infection with extra-pulmonary affection, namely small vessel vasculitis.
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