Author:
Tsolaki Anthoula C.,Konstantinidis Galaktion,Koukou Stavroula,Michali Fotini,Georgiadou Despina,Tegos Thomas,Michalis Nikolaos D.
Abstract
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.
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.
Conclusion
An association may exist between stroke and the immune response to Mycoplasma hominis infection.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC