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Open Access 01-12-2021 | Vasculitis | Case report

Stroke associated with Mycoplasma hominis infection: a case report

Authors: Anthoula C. Tsolaki, Galaktion Konstantinidis, Stavroula Koukou, Fotini Michali, Despina Georgiadou, Thomas Tegos, Nikolaos D. Michalis

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

Mycoplasmas are the smallest prokaryotic microorganisms in nature. Many cases of stroke post-Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection have been reported, particularly in the pediatric population. However, Mycoplasma hominis infection has not previously been associated with stroke.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 36-year-old Greek woman who presented with an extensive stroke with an unspecified cause. She had a concurrent genital infection with Mycoplasma hominis for an unknown duration.

Conclusion

An association may exist between stroke and the immune response to Mycoplasma hominis infection.

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Title: Stroke associated with Mycoplasma hominis infection: a case report
Authors: Anthoula C. Tsolaki
Galaktion Konstantinidis
Stavroula Koukou
Fotini Michali
Despina Georgiadou
Thomas Tegos
Nikolaos D. Michalis
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Stroke
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02903-5

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Stroke associated with Mycoplasma hominis infection: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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