Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristic complications of mycosplasma pneumoniae
A
Erythema multiforme
Cold autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
2
Q
How often do epidemics of mmycoplasma pneumoniae usualy occur?
A
every 4 years
3
Q
Features of mycoplasma pneumoniae
A
- prolonged/gradual onset
- flu-like symptoms precede dry cough
- bilateral consolidation on CXR
4
Q
Other complications of mycoplasma pneumoniae
A
- meningoencephalitis
- Guillain-Barre
- bullous myringitis (painful vesicles ontympanic membrane)
- pericarditis/myocarditis
- hepatitis, pancreatitis
- glomerulonephritis
5
Q
Diagnostic investigations for mycoplasma
A
- serology
- positive cold agglutination test
6
Q
Management of mycoplasma
A
doxycycline OR macrolide (e.g. erythromycin/clarithromycin)
