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24 February 2015

Mycoplasmal upper respiratory infection presenting as leukocytoclastic vasculitis

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Department of Internal Medicine, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA
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Department of Pathology, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA
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Section of Infectious Diseases, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA
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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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