[Brainstem encephalitis and vesicular exanthema caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae]

Schweiz Med Wochenschr. 1984 Aug 7;114(31-32):1100-2.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Serologically proven Mycoplasma pneumonitis followed by vesicular mucocutaneous eruptions and aseptic brainstem encephalitis was observed in a 4-year-old boy. Both neurological and dermatological symptoms occurred approximately 2 weeks after the onset of pneumonia. The patient was treated with tetracyclines, corticosteroids and general supportive care and recovered completely over several months. An etiological relationship between mycoplasmal infection and neurological and dermatological symptoms, as already described in the literature, is postulated. A viral etiology was excluded by appropriate serological and cultural investigations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Brain Stem
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatitis / etiology
  • Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Encephalitis / drug therapy
  • Encephalitis / etiology*
  • Exanthema / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Minocycline / therapeutic use
  • Mycoplasma Infections
  • Paresis / etiology
  • Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / complications*

Substances

  • Dexamethasone
  • Minocycline