Mycoplasma Pneumonia-Induced Rash and Mucositis

Abstract

126 Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are two forms of severe mucocutaneous immune reactions1,2. Both are characterized by mucositis involving the mouth, the eyes or the genital mucosa and both involve skin detachment. SJS involves less than 10% of the skin while more than 30% of the skin is involved in TEN3-6. Mycoplasma induced rash and mucositis has been recently recognized and reported during the last few years. The majority of the reports have described a milder form of Stevens Johnson syndrome, which was associated with mycoplasma infection where the skin is mostly spared1-11. A case with a similar mild degree of SJS is presented.