[Mycoplasma infection with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and antiphospholipid antibodies: apropos of 2 cases]
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B Catteau1, E Delaporte, E Hachulla
1Service de dermatologie A, Hôpital Claude-Huriez, Lille, France.
Abstract:
We report two cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and antiphospholipid antibodies. Such an association has been noted once in the literature. The relationship between antiphospholipid antibodies and Stevens-Johnson syndrome and others cutaneous manifestations of infections diseases is discussed. Though mainly described in systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune diseases, anticardiolipin antibodies and lupus anticoagulant have been found in many infectious disorders. But in the latter conditions, they have been considered by many authors as "non pathogenic" or "non prothrombotic" on epidemiologic and immunologic data. We suggest that antiphospholipid antibodies could possibly play a role in their pathogenesis especially as the mechanisms are not to date clearly understood.
Insights
Two cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection linked to Stevens-Johnson syndrome and antiphospholipid antibodies are presented. This suggests antiphospholipid antibodies may contribute to the pathogenesis of infection-related cutaneous diseases.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections can lead to severe mucocutaneous reactions.
- Antiphospholipid antibodies are typically associated with autoimmune diseases and thrombosis.
- The role of antiphospholipid antibodies in infection-related conditions is not fully understood.
Observation:
- Two patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
- Both patients also exhibited antiphospholipid antibodies.
- This association has been rarely reported in medical literature.
Findings:
- The presence of antiphospholipid antibodies alongside Stevens-Johnson syndrome in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections is highlighted.
- The study discusses the potential role of antiphospholipid antibodies in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and other infection-related cutaneous manifestations.
- Existing literature often considers these antibodies non-pathogenic in infectious disorders.
Implications:
- Antiphospholipid antibodies may play a pathogenic role in infection-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms linking antiphospholipid antibodies, infections, and severe cutaneous reactions.
- This finding could inform diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with severe infections and associated dermatological conditions.