Isolation of Mycoplasma salivarium in the empyema of a diabetic patient with deep neck infection and necrotizing mediastinitis: A case report

Ning Chun Weng; Wen Liang Yu

doi:10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01915

Isolation of Mycoplasma salivarium in the empyema of a diabetic patient with deep neck infection and necrotizing mediastinitis: A case report

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Mycoplasma species (spp.) are predominantly found in the human oropharynx, and extracavity infections are rare. Conventional culture limitations hinder Mycoplasma spp. recovery, potentially causing overlooked infections. Molecular techniques reveal their roles in various infections. Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes pneumonia, while Mycoplasma salivarium (M. salivarium) in empyema is scarcely reported. We present a case of a 61-year-old man who suffered from tonsillitis, deep neck infection, necrotizing mediastinitis, and bilateral pleural infections. Mixed pathogens, mainly M. salivarium, were implicated.

Original language	English
Article number	e01915
Journal	IDCases
Volume	34
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01915
Publication status	Published - Jan 2023

Keywords

Empyema
M. salivarium
MALDI-TOF-MS
Mycoplasma spp
PCR

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