Mycoplasma Pneumonia: Late Treatment Leading to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Renal Failure

• Main Authors: A. Graham Cummiskey, Michael Reardon
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2019-02-01
• Series: European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
• Subjects: Mycoplasma pneumonia; acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Online Access: https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1003

Introduction: Mycoplasma pneumonia is one of the most common types of pneumonia, although it is often not diagnosed due to mild clinical course. Aims: In this case study we aim to describe the importance of considering mycoplasma pneumonia in high-risk groups. Methods: We present the case of a 27-year-old woman admitted with pneumonia, progressing to acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute kidney injury. She had a prolonged stay in the ICU, requiring intubation and continuous veno-venous haemofiltration (CVVH). After 1 month in hospital, she was discharged with full recovery. Discussion: Mycoplasma pneumonia is a common type of pneumonia in the community, but only a small percentage of patients require hospitalization. Delayed treatment can result in multi-organ failure, which requires intensive care and long hospital stays.