From Cough to Coma: Mycoplasma Encephalitis with Refractory Seizures in a Child
Welcome to the PediPro video series. In this 14th case, Dr. Abhishek Poddar discusses a dramatic presentation of a 10-year-old girl who rapidly progressed from fever and cough to refractory status epilepticus and multi-organ dysfunction. Advanced evaluation revealed Mycoplasma encephalitis, a rare but severe neurological complication of Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Through timely neurocritical care, targeted antimicrobials, immune therapy, and meticulous supportive management, the child achieved complete neurological recovery. This case underscores the power of early recognition and multidisciplinary teamwork in rescuing critically ill children.
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