Mycoplasma Infections

Mycoplasma Infections
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Symptoms & Signs
Diagnosis & Tests
Prevention & Expectations
Treatment & Monitoring
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Mycoplasma Infections
Alternate Names : Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections, Primary Atypical Pneumonia ...

When do mycoplasma infections occur?
Mycoplasma infections occur sporadically throughout the year. Widespread community outbreaks can also occur. Mycoplasma infection is most common in late summer and fall.
How is mycoplasma spread?

Mycoplasma infections are most common in the 5 to 20 age range, though the disease is usually more dangerous among the middle-aged and elderly. An epidemic occurs every three to five years.
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Baum SG. Mycoplasma infections. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 338.

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Mycoplasma infections generally cause a mild and widespread pneumonia. Mycoplasmas are responsible for approximately 3% percent of all cases of pneumonia.

Most erythema multiforme is associated with herpes simplex or mycoplasma infections.
The exact cause is unknown. The disorder is believed to involve damage to the blood vessels of the skin, followed by damage to skin tissues.

Individuals with herpes simplex or Mycoplasma infections are at significantly greater risk for developing erythema multiforme.

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Differentiate from Infectious Coryza, Aspergillosis, viral respiratory diseases, vitamin A deficiency, other Mycoplasma infections such as M. synoviae and M. meleagridis (turkeys).
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that occurs in response to medications, infections. Medications associated with erythema multiforme such as including sulfonamides, penicillins, barbiturates, and phenytoin. Associated infections include herpes simplex and mycoplasma infections.

variant of erythema multiforme that results in the formation of bullous (blebs) lesions on the soles of the feet, palms and inside the mouth. Stevens-Johnson syndrome may also occur in association with some viral infections and Mycoplasma infections.

See also: Infections, Pneumonia, Mycoplasma pneumonia, Symptom, Fever