Formosa Gouder M, Bailey M, Barbara C, Muscat C, Grech V
Paediatric Department, St. Luke's Hospital, Guardamangia, Malta.
Images Paediatr Cardiol. 2006 Oct;8(4):7-10.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is primarily a respiratory pathogen but may affect exhibit a diverse range of presentations from asymptomatic infection to life threatening conditions. Myocarditis of varying severity is an unusual complication. We report a 6 year old with mycoplasma myocarditis, a rare age for such a presentation, and who responded well to treatment with no sequelae. Serological testing for Mycoplasma pneumoniae should be part of the routine work-up for myocarditis.
肺炎支原体主要是一种呼吸道病原体,但可能表现出从无症状感染到危及生命状况的多种症状。不同严重程度的心肌炎是一种不常见的并发症。我们报告了一名6岁患有支原体心肌炎的患儿,这个年龄出现这种病症很罕见,且该患儿对治疗反应良好,无后遗症。肺炎支原体的血清学检测应作为心肌炎常规检查的一部分。