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June 6, 2026Open Forum Infectious DiseasesOpen Access

Mycoplasma pneumoniae -associated central nervous system manifestations: current knowledge and challenges

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OAOluwafemi M. AkinnurunRDRoger Dumke

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Overview

Review summarizes neurological complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in patients, indicating significant challenges in treatment.

Key Points

  • To summarize the existing knowledge on central nervous system complications associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
  • Reviewed 70 studies published in PubMed from 2015 to 2025.
  • Analyzed cases of neurological manifestations in 207 patients aged 3 to 69.
  • Identified diagnosis confirmation through the detection of specific antibodies.
  • Predominance of encephalitis cases, accounting for 72% of neurological manifestations.
  • Antibiotics effective against Mycoplasma were used in 88% of cases.
  • Complete recovery achieved in 81% of patients.

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Akinnurun et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23bad471a5da9775e76712https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofag333
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