(MP) is a significant respiratory pathogen leading to community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), especially in children. Up to 30% of confirmed MP cases can develop dermatological symptoms, with -induced rash and mucositis (MIRM) being a distinct clinical entity marked by mucous membrane inflammation, with or without skin lesions. : This case report describes a 7-year-old girl admitted with fever, stomatitis, conjunctivitis, and skin lesions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBACKGROUND The course of COVID-19 disease is associated with immune deregulation and excessive release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Vitamin D has an immunomodulatory effect. We aimed to assess the possible correlation between the incidence and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection and serum vitamin D concentration.
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