Mycoplasma pneumoniae-Induced Rash and Mucositis: How Can We Help?
<i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i>-induced rash and mucositis (MIRM) is a rare clinical pathology distinct from erythema multiforme major and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. We present a case of a patient who developed severe oral mucositis following an <i>M. pneumoniae</i> respiratory tract infection. We aim to raise awareness of MIRM, its varying presentations, and its management, particularly in light of the limited scientific evidence and the variability in treatment strategies depending on disease severity.
Authors
- Raquel Gonçalves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0406-8988)
- Inês A. Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3096-2935)
- Rita Carvalho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0379-4465)
- M. Simone M. Nunes
Institutions
- Hospital de São Bernardo (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.83794
- Primary Topic
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00