Transverse myelitis associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections.
43-year-old man developed transverse myelitis following an infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Among the uncommon neurological complications following infection with this organism, transverse myelitis has been reported rarely but may be more frequent than previously thought. Posterior spinal column involvement might result in a permanent neurological deficit despite the usually good prognosis.
D000328:Adult; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009187:Myelitis / Q000209:etiology*; D009188:Myelitis, Transverse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011019:Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011379:Prognosis
D003907:Dexamethasone; D000658:Amoxicillin