Liver disorders in patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
Watanabe, Y.; Kanayama, H.; Kato, K.; Kanbe, T.; Matsui, H.; Mitani, S.; Yoshino, M.; Nishiyama, Y.
Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi 29(6): 693-697
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-1542 PMID: 1895585 Document Number: 376891
Liver disorders were reviewed in 76 patients with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MP) admitted to Kamo Hospital from 1979 to 1989. Liver dysfunction was detected in 16 patients (21%). Liver disorder were detected in 10% of MP from 1979 to 1980, but in 20% from 1984 to 1985, and in 36% from 1988 to 1989. By multiple regression analysis CRP was found to be the most significant factor among other factors such as prevalence, age, sex, history of smoking, history of drinking, and days after onset of fever.