An atypical case of atypical pneumonia

Journal of General and Family Medicine
Koshi OtaAkira Takasu

Abstract

Atypical pneumonia has been thought to account for 7%-20% of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The treatment for the pathogens that cause atypical pneumonia is different from that of other bacterial pneumonia. Therefore, identification of the causative pathogen in a primary care situation is crucial for adequate treatment of CAP. Mycoplasma infection is prevalent in the general population, but Mycoplasma pneumoniae with extrapulmonary symptoms is relatively rare. Herein, we report a case of CAP because of M. pneumoniae that presented with a wide variety of extrapulmonary diseases. Delayed administration of appropriate antibiotics may contribute to development of extrapulmonary manifestations.

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