Abstract
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is an important causative agent of respiratory infection in childhood. Although the infection caused by M. pneumoniae is classically described as benign, severe and life-threatening pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications can occur. This study describes the first case of septic shock related to M. pneumoniae in a child with necrotizing pneumonitis, severe encephalitis, and multiple organs involvement, with a favorable outcome after lobectomy and systemic corticosteroids.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Child
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Immunoenzyme Techniques
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Meningoencephalitis / diagnosis
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Meningoencephalitis / drug therapy
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Meningoencephalitis / microbiology*
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae / isolation & purification*
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Pneumonectomy
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Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / diagnosis
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Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / drug therapy
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Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / microbiology*
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Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / surgery
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Shock, Septic / diagnosis
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Shock, Septic / drug therapy
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Shock, Septic / microbiology*
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Spinal Puncture
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Glucocorticoids