| Immune thrombocytopenia associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection: a case report and review of literature. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19474700 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although extra-pulmonary manifestations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae are well described, immune thrombocytopenia associated with M. pneumoniae is rarely reported. We describe a woman who developed immune thrombocytopenic purpura during an acute mycoplasma infection. The clinical features and outcomes of all previously reported cases are reviewed, and possible mechanisms underlying this association are discussed. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura should be considered early in patients with thrombocytopenia and mycoplasma infections, with the institution of usual therapy for immune thrombocytopenic purpura. |
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Authors:
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Kelechi Okoli; Aditi Gupta; Farzan Irani; Rahil Kasmani |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Blood coagulation & fibrinolysis : an international journal in haemostasis and thrombosis Volume: 20 ISSN: 1473-5733 ISO Abbreviation: Blood Coagul. Fibrinolysis Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-03 Completed Date: 2010-09-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9102551 Medline TA: Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 595-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio 43608, USA. ofeokro@gmail.com |
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Autoantigens
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immunology Female Humans Immune Tolerance Middle Aged Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / complications* Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology* Remission Induction / methods |
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0/Autoantigens |
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