Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated mucositis complicated by herpes simplex virus dissemination and Staphylococcus Epidermidis bacteremia

Pediatr Dermatol. 2020 Jul;37(4):769-770. doi: 10.1111/pde.14209. Epub 2020 Jun 5.

Abstract

Prominent mucositis with minimal or no cutaneous involvement in the setting of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection describes a clinical entity recently termed Mycoplasma-induced rash and mucositis (MIRM). About 81% of patients with MIRM experience complete resolution; however, the disease course in approximately 11% of patients is complicated by mucosal sequelae. We describe a patient with MIRM complicated by HSV dissemination and Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteremia and outline the management of mucocutaneous eruptions without systemic immunosuppressant agents.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteremia* / diagnosis
  • Bacteremia* / drug therapy
  • Herpes Simplex* / complications
  • Herpes Simplex* / diagnosis
  • Herpes Simplex* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Mucositis*
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Pneumonia, Mycoplasma*
  • Simplexvirus
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis