Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection and neurological disease.
Autor(es): Thomas N. H.; Collins J. E.; Robb S A.; Robinson R. O.
Resumo: The cases are reported of 13 children seen over a 22 month period who presented with a variety of acute neurological illnesses associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Although presentation with a decreased level of consciousness or seizures was common, psychosis, hemiparesis, cranial nerve palsies, and Guillain-Barré syndrome were also seen. In contrast with published reports, only one child had an associated chest infection. Although some children have been left with residual disability, most have made a complete recovery. In this recent experience, M pneumoniae is a not rare cause of neurological illness in childhood and may present in unusual ways.
Imprenta: Archives of Disease in Childhood, v. 69, n. 5, p. 573-576, 1993
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis
Data de publicação: 1993
