Near fatal puerperal fever due to Mycoplasma hominis.
We describe a case of severe septicaemia caused by Mycoplasma hominis in a 23 year old patient following childbirth. She developed disseminated intravascular coagulation and acute respiratory distress syndrome which have not hitherto been described in association with septicaemia due to this organism. Investigation and treatment leading to full recovery is outlined.
Young
M J
MJ
Department of Medicine, Kettering and District General Hospital, Northants, UK.
Cox
R A
RA
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009175:Mycoplasma Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D018805:Sepsis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents