Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports (Jan 2022)

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Stroke Related to Mycoplasma

  • Sanjay K. Yadava MD,
  • Soumya Adhikari MBBS,
  • Niranjan ojha MBBS,
  • Syed Hammad Zaidi MBBS,
  • Jain Hanish MD,
  • Tasaduq Fazili MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096211067975
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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Mycoplasma pneumonia usually causes asymptomatic to mild respiratory tract infection. However, nonrespiratory manifestations are not rare with involvement of various organ including skin, cardiovascular, central nervous system. We are presenting a 43-year-old male who presented with diffuse rash, sever mucositis, confusion, and complicated by ischemic stroke; also, review of mycoplasma related stroke and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.