An atypical case of atypical pneumonia. (3rd June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ota, Koshi; Iida, Ryo; Ota, Kanna; Sakaue, Masahide; Taniguchi, Kohei; Tomioka, Masao; Nitta, Masahiko; Takasu, Akira
• Is Part Of: Journal of general and family medicine. Volume 19:Number 4(2018)
• Page Start: 133
• Page End: 135
• Publication Date: 2018-06-03
• Subjects: community‐acquired pneumonia -- family medicine -- infection -- respiratory disease; Primary care (Medicine) -- Periodicals; Family medicine -- Periodicals; Family Practice; Primary Health Care; Japan; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.179
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2189-7948

Abstract

Abstract: Atypical pneumonia has been thought to account for 7%‐20% of community‐acquired pneumonia (CAP). The treatment for the pathogens that cause atypical pneumonia is different from that of other bacterial pneumonia. Therefore, identification of the causative pathogen in a primary care situation is crucial for adequate treatment of CAP. Mycoplasma infection is prevalent in the general population, but Mycoplasma pneumoniae with extrapulmonary symptoms is relatively rare. Herein, we report a case of CAP because of M. pneumoniae that presented with a wide variety of extrapulmonary diseases. Delayed administration of appropriate antibiotics may contribute to development of extrapulmonary manifestations. Abstract : We report a case of community‐acquired pneumonia due to M. pneumoniae that presented with a wide variety of extrapulmonary diseases. Delayed administration of appropriate antibiotics may contribute to development of extrapulmonary manifestations.