Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection

Zhai, Shu-Bo; Cao, Dian-Bo; Xu, Hui; Li, Xin-Xiang; Yang, Si-Rui

Zhai, Shu-Bo; Cao, Dian-Bo; Xu, Hui; Li, Xin-Xiang; Yang, Si-Rui.

Zhai, Shu-Bo; Jilin University. First Hospital. Department of Pediatrics. CN
Cao, Dian-Bo; Jilin University. First Hospital. Department of Radiology. CN
Xu, Hui; Jilin University. First Hospital. Department of Pediatrics. CN
Li, Xin-Xiang; Jilin University. First Hospital. Department of Pediatrics. CN
Yang, Si-Rui; Jilin University. First Hospital. Department of Pediatrics. CN

Braz. j. microbiol ; 43(1): 230-234, Jan.-Mar. 2012. ilus

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-622807

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In this study, we report one case of a three-year-old boy infected with Mycoplasma pneumonia (MP) and presenting concomitant multiple organ damage of the heart, kidney, lung and liver, among others, together with a brief review for the diagnosis and treatment of MP infection with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).

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Humans; Male; Child; Multiple Organ Failure; Mycoplasma pneumoniae/isolation & purification; Pneumonia, Mycoplasma/pathology; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Infections; Patients

Multiple organ dysfunction syndromes (MODS); Mycoplasma pneumonia (MP)

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / Multiple Organ Failure / Mycoplasma pneumoniae Type of study: Diagnostic study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. j. microbiol Journal subject: Microbiology Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: China Institution/Affiliation country: Jilin University/CN

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