Mycoplasma Pneumonia: An Unrecognized Cause of Fever of Unknown Origin in an Adult
Joint Authors
Halalau, Alexandra
Ali-Ahmed, Fatima
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 26-year-old female was admitted for fever of unknown origin (FUO), headaches, left ankle edema, and a lower extremity rash consistent with erythema nodosum.
She had no respiratory symptoms or family history of autoimmune diseases.
A chest X-ray was negative for pneumonia or hilar adenopathy.
Extensive autoimmune workup was negative.
A chest, abdomen, and pelvis computed tomography scan was unremarkable and laboratory studies revealed no source of infection.
On hospital day 5, the patient developed a mild productive cough.
Her Mycoplasma pneumonia (MP) IgM was high, confirming the diagnosis of MP induced FUO.
She was started on azithromycin 500 mg daily and within 24 hours her fevers and headaches resolved.
Her left ankle edema and EN gradually improved over a course of a few weeks.
This case report highlights the need for MP testing in the evaluation of fever of unknown origin, even in the absence of pulmonary manifestations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ali-Ahmed, Fatima& Halalau, Alexandra. 2017. Mycoplasma Pneumonia: An Unrecognized Cause of Fever of Unknown Origin in an Adult. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146405
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ali-Ahmed, Fatima& Halalau, Alexandra. Mycoplasma Pneumonia: An Unrecognized Cause of Fever of Unknown Origin in an Adult. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146405
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ali-Ahmed, Fatima& Halalau, Alexandra. Mycoplasma Pneumonia: An Unrecognized Cause of Fever of Unknown Origin in an Adult. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146405
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146405