Melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 amyopathic dermatomyositis following an acute Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection: a case report

Abstract Background A previously healthy young male of Southeast Asian descent presented with 6 weeks of fevers, cough, mucocutaneous ulcers, arthritis, and myalgias. Initial workup revealed positive Mycoplasma pneumoniae immunoglobulin M, and the patient was treated with antibiotics without relief...

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Main Authors: Jessica Hoey, Jenny Lue Solomon, Brandon Kim, Steven Carsons, Julie Nusbaum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03616-z