Cunha, et al. (2002). Infection due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae: three cases with neurological complications

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• Cunha J, Madalena C, Guimaraes P, Sousa A and Temudo T (2002). [Infection due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae: three cases with neurological complications]. Rev Neurol 34:1053-6. Summary: INTRODUCTION: Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection has been associated with severe central nervous system diseases. The pathogenesis of these disorders is unknown and the treatment uncertain. CASE REPORTS: The authors present three cases of central nervous system diseases: acute transverse myelitis, cerebellitis and encephalomyelitis associated with M. pneumoniae infection. CONCLUSIONS: M. pneumoniae infection should be considered in all cases of severe acute central nervous system symptomatology. Servico de Pediatria, Hospital Geral de Santo Antonio, Porto, 4050, Portugal.