Stroke associated with Mycoplasma hominis infection: a case report.

Authors :: Tsolaki AC
Konstantinidis G
Koukou S
Michali F
Georgiadou D
Tegos T
Michalis ND
Source :: Journal of medical case reports [J Med Case Rep] 2021 Jun 15; Vol. 15 (1), pp. 318. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 15.
Publication Year :: 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.<br />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.<br />Conclusion: An association may exist between stroke and the immune response to Mycoplasma hominis infection.