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ArticleCureus2024

Recurrent Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruption in an Adult Male Secondary to Mycoplasma Infection: A Case Report.

Laxman Wagle, Parmartha Basnyat, Anuj Timshina, Rashmita Regmi, Rushika Ban

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Laxman WagleInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, USA.
Parmartha BasnyatInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, USA.
Anuj TimshinaInternal Medicine, Patan Academy of Health Science, Kathmandu, NPL.
Rashmita RegmiNursing, Karnali Academy of Health Science, Jumla, NPL.
Rushika BanPediatric Medicine, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mycoplasma pneumoniae commonly causes respiratory tract infections but can also involve the skin and mucosal surfaces. Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption (RIME) secondary to mycoplasma infection is uncommon in adults but is an important clinical entity. We present the case of a 26-year-old male who experienced recurrent episodes of erythematous and painful oral ulcers without any prodromal or respiratory symptoms. Serological testing confirmed a recent mycoplasma infection. The patient was successfully treated with oral steroids and supportive therapy. This case underscores the challenges of diagnosing RIME, particularly in the absence of typical respiratory symptoms. Moreover, oral steroid therapy with supportive treatment may suffice to manage RIME if the patient lacks an ongoing infection or other underlying pathologies.

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mycoplasmamycoplasma pneumonia-induced rash and mucositisoral ulcerreactive infectious mucocutaneous eruptionssystemic steroid therapy

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PMID38894801
PMCPMC11184627

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