Acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae in a child: the role of methylprednisolone and clarythromycin

Einstein (São Paulo)

关键词: Mycoplasma pneumoniae;    Steroids;    Child;    Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome;    Clarythromicyn;    Case reports;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is recognized as an important agentof pneumonia in pediatric population. In rare situations, severepulmonary injury can develop. The use of corticoids in these casesremains controversial. A case of a girl with acute respiratory distresssyndrome and bilateral pleural effusion secondary to pneumonia dueto Mycoplasma pneumoniae is described, with good recovery afterappropriate use of methylprednisolone and clarythromicyn.

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