Abstract
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is known to cause a mild disease of the upper respiratory tract and uncomplicated pneumonia in infected individuals. Serious pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications are reported with increasing frequency. In this paper pulmonary, neurological, haematological, dermatological, cardial, gastrointestinal and renal complications are reviewed. Since the diagnosis requires laboratory confirmation and indeed is often retrospective, knowledge of the less known pulmonary and systemic manifestations is important to make proper diagnostic decisions and to ensure proper medical treatment.
MeSH terms
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Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis
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Cardiomyopathies / drug therapy
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Cardiomyopathies / microbiology
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Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
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Central Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy
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Central Nervous System Diseases / microbiology
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / drug therapy
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / microbiology
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Hematologic Diseases / diagnosis
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Hematologic Diseases / drug therapy
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Hematologic Diseases / microbiology
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Humans
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Kidney Diseases / diagnosis
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Kidney Diseases / drug therapy
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Kidney Diseases / microbiology
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Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnosis
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Musculoskeletal Diseases / drug therapy
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Musculoskeletal Diseases / microbiology
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Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / complications*
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Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / diagnosis
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Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / drug therapy
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial / microbiology