Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated transverse myelitis presenting as asymmetric flaccid paralysis
Acute transverse myelitis is a rare spinal cord inflammatory disorder that manifests as sudden onset of motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunctions. Here, we report a case of acute transverse myelitis in a 13-year-old boy secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. He presented with left facial pa...
Main Authors: | Shafee Salloum, Ajay Goenka, Elizabeth Ey |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-09-01
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Series: | Clinics and Practice |
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Online Access: | https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/1142 |
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