Acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae in a child: the role of methylprednisolone and clarythromycin

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is recognized as an important agent of pneumonia in pediatric population. In rare situations, severe pulmonary injury can develop. The use of corticoids in these cases remains controversial. A case of a girl with acute respiratory distress syndrome and bilateral pleural effusio...

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Published in:Einstein (São Paulo, Brazil) Brazil), 2011-09, Vol.9 (3), p.386-388
Main Authors: Almeida, João Fernando Lourenço de, Stape, Adalberto, Troster, Eduardo Juan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Case reports
Child
Clarythromicyn
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Steroids
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Summary:Mycoplasma pneumoniae is recognized as an important agent of pneumonia in pediatric population. In rare situations, severe pulmonary injury can develop. The use of corticoids in these cases remains controversial. A case of a girl with acute respiratory distress syndrome and bilateral pleural effusion secondary to pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae is described, with good recovery after appropriate use of methylprednisolone and clarythromicyn.
ISSN:1679-4508
2317-6385
1679-4508
2317-6385
DOI:10.1590/s1679-45082011rc1764