Acute respiratory distress syndrome related to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome related to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.

Respir Med Case Rep. 2017;20:89-91

Authors: Chaabane N, Coupez E, Buscot M, Souweine B

Abstract
M. pneumoniae respiratory infection is usually mild and self-limiting. We report a case of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to M. pneumoniae infection in a 60 years old woman. Quick diagnosis was established by multiplex PCR assay for detection of pneumonia-causing bacteria. Outcome was favorable. The factors accounting for the severity of pneumonia caused by M. pneumoniae are discussed.

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