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Mycoplasma Pneumonia Complicated by Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A case report

Jida Hasbini1, Nour Safawi1, Christin Berjaoui1

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
|January 17, 2025
PubMed
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in children can cause respiratory illness and rarely, severe Stevens-Johnson syndrome. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this rare but serious complication.

Keywords:
ConjunctivitisMucositisMycoplasma pneumoniaeStevens-johnson syndrome

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