Double trouble: <i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i> and its unexpected complications
Physicians should be aware that <i>M. pneumoniae</i> is not always a benign infection. It can provoke severe cardiac and thrombotic complications, even in immunocompetent adults. Intracardiac thrombi, in particular, may be overlooked, and CT imaging can be an important diagnostic tool when endocarditis is suspected. Early recognition and aggressive multidisciplinary management are essential for improving outcomes in such complex presentations.
Authors
- Eirik Tjønnfjord (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3333-8449)
- Saad Aballi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1864-9740)
- Sara Debes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6342-2601)
- Ole-Christian Walter Rutherford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5721-9917)
- Ai Phi Thuy Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2422-0804)
Institutions
- Østfold Hospital Trust (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf467
- Primary Topic
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00