J Korean Pediatr Soc.  2002 May;45(5):673-678.

A Case of Cerebral Infarction Complicated by Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia

• Cheon KW
• Kang WS
• Son BH
• Kim SW

Abstract

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the most common pathogen of the respiratory tract among school- aged children and young adults. The incidence of CNS complication is reported as 0.1-7% of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections. We experienced a case of cerebral infarction complicated by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and reviewed the literature about the CNS complication of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.

Keyword

Mycoplasma pneumoniae; Cerebral infarction

MeSH Terms

Cerebral Infarction*
Child
Humans
Incidence
Mycoplasma pneumoniae*
Mycoplasma*
Pneumonia*
Pneumonia, Mycoplasma*
Respiratory System
Young Adult