Sanamed (Jul 2015)

Severe community-acquired pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae in young female patient

  • Milačić Nena,
  • Đurović Marija,
  • Hasanbegović Mirha,
  • Milačić Bojan,
  • Stevanović Dragana

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5937/sanamed1502119M
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 2
pp. 119 – 122

Abstract

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Mycoplasma pneumonia is common agent causing community acquired pneumonia in younger population. However, the course of illness is usually benign and is rarely associated with pulmonary complications. We report a 27 years old female patient with unilateral pneumonia followed by pleural effusion and adhesions on the same side. This potential source of infection should be considered in young patients where resolution of symptoms from pneumonia is delayed.

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