Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in the Setting of Mycoplasma Infection.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-6-2020
Publication Title
Case Reports in Medicine
Abstract
Thirteen-year-old female twins presented one week apart with documented Mycoplasma pneumoniae respiratory infection. Each developed venous thrombosis and pulmonary emboli in association with transient self-limited para-infectious anti-phospholipid antibodies. Comprehensive evaluation revealed no identifiable genetic prothrombotic variables. Both children recovered after receiving antibiotics and anticoagulation therapy. Thrombotic complications associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections are rare, particularly in children; the occurrence of this complication in identical twins has not been previously reported.
Volume
2020
First Page
8708417
Last Page
8708417
Recommended Citation
Saleem S, Berman B. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in the Setting of Mycoplasma Infection. Case Rep Med. 2020 Sep 6;2020:8708417. doi: 10.1155/2020/8708417. PMID: 32963546; PMCID: PMC7490632.
DOI
10.1155/2020/8708417
ISSN
1687-9627
PubMed ID
32963546