Mycoplasma hominis-associated parapharyngeal abscess following acute Epstein-Barr virus infection in a previously immunocompetent adult.
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.
Kennedy
Karina J
KJ
Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, The Canberra Hospital, P.O. Box 11, Woden, ACT 2606, Australia. karina.kennedy@act.gov.au
Prince
Sam
S
Makeham
Timothy
T
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