Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common respiratory pathogen responsible for approximately 10% of all cases of community-acquired pneumonia. This bacterium is more prevalent in children and young adults. Aside from respiratory manifestations, M pneumoniae causes extrapulmonary syndromes, affecting approximately 25% of patients. These syndromes include cold-agglutinin hemolytic anemia, arthritis, pericarditis, thrombosis, and mucocutaneous manifestations.Mucocutaneous eruptions, characterized by rashes affecting both mucous membrane and skin, can manifest as urticaria, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, or drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, stemming from varied causes. However, accurately classifying these rashes in association with M pneumoniae infections has proven challenging. Recently, a distinct pattern of mucocutaneous rash associated with M pneumoniae respiratory infections has proposed an additional mucocutaneous eruption entity, which is Mycoplasma pneumoniae–induced rash and mucositis (MIRM). Diagnosing MIRM typically entails assessing recent or concurrent respiratory symptoms, with laboratory tests confirming Mycoplasma involvement. This activity reviews the etiology and pathophysiology of Mycoplasma mucositis while emphasizing the crucial role of the interprofessional healthcare team in achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective management.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases