Immune Thrombocytopenia Associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) related to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is a rare condition and usually associated with a severe clinical course. We here report a case of a young man with a clinical diagnosis of severe ITP secondary to M. pneumoniae infection. The clinical features, therapy and outcome are presented. LEARNING POINTS: Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) related to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is a rare condition. ITP secondary to M. pneumoniae infection appears to be associated with a more severe and refractory clinical course. It remains unclear whether specific anti-Mycoplasma antibiotic therapy is associated with a milder clinical course and a better prognosis.