Dual infection in pregnancy: Disseminated Mycoplasma hominis and necrotizing herpes simplex 2 hepatitis

Abstract

Mycoplasma hominis is part of the genitourinary flora in sexually active people and can cause disseminated infection in immunocompromised patients. We describe a rare case of an immunocompetent pregnant woman with simultaneous necrotizing HSV hepatitis and disseminated M. hominis infection. Detection of M. hominis and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of this fastidious organism in the clinical laboratory is discussed.

Keywords

• Mycoplasma hominis
• Pregnancy
• HSV hepatitis