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Mycoplasma pneumoniae is frequently known as an “atypical bacterium” that can cause wide-ranging extrapul- monary manifestations. Here, we outline a case of a child, aged 9-year-old, who presented with profound proximal muscle weaknesses and a vague rash, associated with markedly elevated serum creatinine kinase (CK). Muscle biopsy suggested Ju