Unusual complication of Mycoplasma pneumonia in a five-year-old child.
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae is common agent causing community acquired pneumonia in children. However, the course of illness is usually benign and is rarely associated with pulmonary complications. We report a five-year-old child with massive pleural effusion and empyema secondary to Mycoplasma pneumonia infection. This potential yet rare source of infection should be considered in young patients where resolution of symptoms from pneumonia is delayed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Australasian medical journal
دوره 6 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013