Septic Shock, Necrotizing Pneumonitis, and Meningoencephalitis Caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae in a Child: A Case Report
Eliane R. Barreira, MD
UTI Pedi?trica, Hospital Universit?rio da Universidade de S?o Paulo, S?o Paulo, Brazil
Daniela C. Souza
UTI Pedi?trica, Hospital Universit?rio da Universidade de S?o Paulo, S?o Paulo, Brazil
Patricia F. G?es
UTI Pedi?trica, Hospital Universit?rio da Universidade de S?o Paulo, S?o Paulo, Brazil
Albert Bousso
UTI Pedi?trica, Hospital Universit?rio da Universidade de S?o Paulo, S?o Paulo, Brazil
Abstract
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is an important causative agent of respiratory infection in childhood. Although the infection caused by M. pneumoniae is classically described as benign, severe and life-threatening pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications can occur. This study describes the first case of septic shock related to M. pneumoniae in a child with necrotizing pneumonitis, severe encephalitis, and multiple organs involvement, with a favorable outcome after lobectomy and systemic corticosteroids
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