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Cutaneous and non‐cutaneous diseases due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) is a common pathogen responsible for diverse infections in children and adolescents, primarily affecting the respiratory tract. Besides causing atypical pneumonia, MP can also lead to extrapulmonary manifestations, including mucocutaneous, hematological, neurological, cardiac, and gastrointestinal symptoms. These extrapulmonary manifestations are often overlooked, complicating diagnosis and management. Here, we delineate the spectrum of cutaneous and non-cutaneous diseases caused by MP in children, focusing on the pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatment of mucocutaneous manifestations.

Source: JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft

Authors: Hanna Lindemann, Maximilian David Mauritz, Victoria Rehmann, Michael Paulussen, Jorge Frank, Malik Aydin

Institutions: University Hospital of Basel, Witten/Herdecke University, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, University of Göttingen, Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal

Language: English

Topic: Microbial infections and disease research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,480

OpenAlex ID: W7134091520

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