[Infection due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae: three cases with neurological complications].
BACKGROUND
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection has been associated with severe central nervous system diseases. The pathogenesis of these disorders is unknown and the treatment uncertain.


METHODS
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.
Cunha
J
J
Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital Geral de Santo António, Porto, 4050, Portugal.
Madalena
C
C
Guimarães
P
P
Sousa
A
A
Temudo
T
T
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