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Mycoplasma hominis septic arthritis
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, CA 94305.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|February 1, 1988
Summary
Extragenital Mycoplasma hominis infection caused septic arthritis of the hip in a paraplegic girl. This case highlights rare presentations and guides diagnosis and treatment for Mycoplasma hominis arthritis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Mycoplasma hominis is an opportunistic pathogen.
- Septic arthritis is a serious joint infection.
- Extragenital infections are rare.
Observation:
- A young paraplegic girl presented with severe hip pain and limited mobility.
- Imaging revealed septic arthritis of the hip joint.
- Mycoplasma hominis was identified as the causative agent.
Findings:
- This case represents an unusual extragenital manifestation of Mycoplasma hominis infection.
- Literature review identified limited reported cases of M. hominis septic arthritis.
- The etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and treatment strategies for M. hominis septic arthritis were discussed.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Mycoplasma hominis as a cause of septic arthritis.
- Highlights the importance of considering atypical pathogens in immunocompromised or neurologically impaired patients.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the diagnosis and management of rare Mycoplasma hominis infections.