Open AccessSkin and Mucous Membrane Eruptions Associated with <b><i>Chlamydophila Pneumoniae</i></b> Respiratory Infections: Literature Review
Author(s) -
Giulia De Luigi,
Lorenzo Zgraggen,
Lisa Kottanattu,
Giacomo D. Simonetti,
Luisa Terraneo,
Federica Vai,
Isabella Terrani,
Mario G. Bianchetti,
Sebastiano A. G. Lava,
Gregorio P. Milani
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1421-9832
pISSN - 1018-8665
DOI - 10.1159/000506460
Subject(s) - atypical pneumonia , chlamydophila pneumoniae , erythema multiforme , mycoplasma pneumoniae , medicine , pneumonia , chlamydia , immunology , chlamydiaceae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia is sometimes associated with skin or mucous membrane eruptions. Available reviews do not address the association of Chlamydophila pneumoniae pneumonia with skin eruptions. We therefore conducted a systematic review of the literature addressing this issue. The National Library of Medicine, Excerpta Medica, and Web of Science databases were employed.