Reactive Infectious Mucosal Eruptions (RIME) Secondary to Chlamydia pneumoniae Infection

Reactive infectious mucosal eruptions (RIME) following Chlamydia pneumoniae infection is a rare and poorly understood clinical presentation that can pose diagnostic challenge. We report the case of previously healthy 21-year old male with cough, fever, numerous penile mouth ulcers, severe conjunctivitis. Several differential diagnoses, including Herpes simplex infection, were considered before was established as causative agent. The patient’s condition improved treatment clarithromycin prednisolone tablets, he had almost fully recovered at follow-up 10 days after discharge.