Adult Still's disease associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection

Clin Infect Dis. 2001 Mar 15;32(6):E105-6. doi: 10.1086/319342. Epub 2001 Mar 7.

Abstract

Adult Still's disease (ASD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown origin. Several reports have suggested a triggering infection in ASD. We describe a case of ASD associated with acute Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. The close temporal relationship between ASD and acute infection strongly suggests that M. pneumoniae triggered ASD. We suggest that M. pneumoniae should be added to the list of infectious agents that may play a role in its etiology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mycoplasma Infections / complications*
  • Mycoplasma Infections / diagnosis
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae / isolation & purification*
  • Still's Disease, Adult-Onset / complications*
  • Still's Disease, Adult-Onset / microbiology