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Michael P. Weinstein, MD; Caroline B. Hall, MD

Am J Dis Child. 1974;127(1):125-126.

Abstract
A 12-year-old boy with migratory polyarthritis became infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae. His clinical presentation led to the initial diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The British literature includes seven similar cases.

Author Affiliations
Rochester, NY

From the Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester (NY) School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Footnotes
Received for publication July 6, 1973; accepted Aug 15.

Reprint requests to Department of Pediatrics, 260 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, NY 14642 (Dr. Hall).

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