Cutaneous manifestations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in a 2-year-old boy – A case report

Domańska, Karolina; Kałka, Iga; Klahs, Krystyna; Nieradka, Kaja; Piegza, Natalia

doi:10.2478/bgbl-2025-0020

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A case report of a 2-year-old boy with cutaneous symptoms of a Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. This clinical example highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach, as atypical symptoms of this pathogen are being reported with increasing frequency and are pivotal in determining the most appropriate treatment.

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Cutaneous manifestations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in a 2-year-old boy – A case report

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