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Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced rash and mucositis: two case reports and literature review
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Published: 31 March 2026
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the most prevalent pathogens involved in respiratory infections. A new syndrome characterized by prominent mucositis and sparse cutaneous involvement related to the infection has recently been described. We report two clinical cases from our Dermatological Department.
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Sabbadini C, Mariotti I, Tei L, Cassar W, Nobile C. Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced rash and mucositis: two case reports and literature review. Dermatol Reports [Internet]. 2026 Mar. 31 [cited 2026 Apr. 19];. Available from: https://journals.pagepress.net/dr/article/view/10336
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