title: Mycoplasma hominis-associated parapharyngeal abscess following acute Epstein-Barr virus infection in a previously immunocompetent adult.
abstract: Mycoplasma hominis most frequently causes diseases of the genitourinary tract. Extragenital infections are uncommon, with almost all occurring in immunosuppressed persons or those predisposed due to trauma or surgery. We present the case of a previously well man who developed an M. hominis-associated parapharyngeal abscess following acute Epstein-Barr virus infection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, The Canberra Hospital, P.O. Box 11, Woden, ACT 2606, Australia. karina.kennedy@act.gov.au
authors.forename: Karina J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kennedy
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prince
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Makeham
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology*; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; D009175:Mycoplasma Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D019535:Mycoplasma hominis / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D011859:Radiography; D014054:Tomography; D055815:Young Adult