[Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis associated with mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children 2 case report]

ABSTRACT

Extrapulmonary complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection are rare and dominated by nervous system disorders. Two patients suffering from acute disseminated encephalomyelitis associated with M. Pneumoniae infection are reported. Report of two new cases the 2 cases, M. Pneumoniae infection was documented by the positivity of serology, polymerase chain reaction and culture in the respiratory tract. Patient I recovered after prolonged mechanical ventilation in the paediatric intensive care unit. He was fully conscious I month alter admission and able to walk with help 2.5 months after the onset of the disease. The 2nd patient died after 9 days of hospitalisation in the intensive care unit. The death was caused by neurovegetative disorders. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children 2 case reports