Mycoplasma pneumoniae-Induced-Stevens Johnson Syndrome : Rare Occurrence in an Adult Patient

Abstract EN

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is an uncommon occurrence in Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M.

pneumoniae) infection (1–5%) and has been mainly reported in children and young adults.

We present a case of SJS in a 32-year-old male induced by M.

pneumoniae infection.

This patient presented with fever, cough, and massive occupation of mucus membranes with swelling, erythema, and necrosis accompanied by a generalized cutaneous rash.

He clinically responded after treatment with antibiotics and IVIG.

SJS is usually a drug-induced condition; however, M.

pneumoniae is the commonest infectious cause and should be considered in the differential diagnosis.