Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection Associated with Affection of the Central Nervous System

2009 ◽  
Vol 205 (1-6) ◽  
pp. 325-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaus Lind ◽  
Henrik Zoffmann ◽  
Severin Olesen Larsen ◽  
Ove Jessen
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection

Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection Mimicking Extrapyramidal Symptoms: A Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 015-020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Chieh Cheng ◽  
Hueng-Chuen Fan ◽  
Ching-Shiang Chi ◽  
Shih-Ting Huang ◽  
Lang-Lung Yeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis ◽  
Good Prognosis ◽  
Extrapyramidal Symptoms ◽  
High Dose ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection

AbstractAcute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS), and it is difficult to diagnose clinically because of vague prodromal presentations. The therapeutic aim for ADEM is to inhibit the CNS inflammatory reaction as quickly as possible. Treatments may include high-dose corticosteroids and anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant therapies such as plasmapheresis and high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin. ADEM usually has a good prognosis. Here, we report a rare case of ADEM secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection mimicking extrapyramidal symptoms.

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