mycoplasma pneumoniae Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is mycoplasma pneumoniae
A
atypical pneumonia the affects younger patients
2
Q
characteristic complications of mycoplasma pneumoniae
A
erythema multiforme
cold autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
less common:
- GB syndrome
- bullous myringitis
- pericarditis/myocarditis
- gi: hepatitis, pancreatitis
- acute glomerulonephritis
3
Q
features of mycoplasma pneumoniae
A
prolonged and gradual onset
flu like symptoms precede a dry cough
bilateral consolidation on x-ray
4
Q
investigations for mycoplasma pneumoniae
A
mycoplasma serology
peripheral blood smear shows red blood cell agglutination
5
Q
management of mycoplasma pneumoniae
A
doxycyline or macrolide
