[Infection due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae: three cases with neurological complications].

INTRODUCTION

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection has been associated with severe central nervous system diseases. The pathogenesis of these disorders is unknown and the treatment uncertain.

CASE REPORTS: 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.