Non-convulsive status epilepticus as a complication of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.
Described is a confirmed case of non-convulsive status epilepticus, an unusual presentation of M. pneumoniae infection. The postulated pathological mechanisms in this infection are reviewed.
Jeffery
K J
KJ
Department of Neurology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford.
Ellis
S J
SJ
Fink
C G
CG
D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011019:Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000150:complications*