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Thrombocytopenia associated with Mycoplasma pneumonia during pregnancy: case presentation and approach for

Aiko Nishikawa1, Kazuya Mimura1, Takeshi Kanagawa1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan.

The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
|April 16, 2015
PubMed

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae can cause severe thrombocytopenia in pregnant women. Early diagnosis and azithromycin treatment are crucial for a healthy mother and baby.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Thrombocytopenia is a common complication in pregnancy with various causes.
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae is not typically recognized as a pathogen inducing thrombocytopenia.

Observation:

  • A pregnant patient presented with severe thrombocytopenia, fever, cough, and cytopenia.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed by rising M. pneumoniae-specific IgM antibodies and exclusion of other causes.

Findings:

  • This case highlights a rare association between Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection and severe gestational thrombocytopenia.
  • Successful treatment with azithromycin hydrate led to recovery and a healthy delivery.

Implications:

  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae should be considered in the differential diagnosis of thrombocytopenia during pregnancy.
  • Prompt identification and antimicrobial therapy can prevent severe maternal and fetal complications.
Keywords:
Mycoplasma pneumoniaehemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosisimmunepregnancythrombocytopenia

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