Severe Mucositis in the Setting of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Streptococcal Coinfection
A 13-year-old girl presents to the emergency department (ED) with painful oral ulcerations resulting in difficulty talking, eating, and drinking. She reports fever, cough, red eyes, congestion, and reduced oral intake beginning 9 days ago, with other household members also experiencing similar symptoms. Five days ago, she was started on…