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Successful Recovery from HHV-6 Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Child.
- Source :
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Pediatric Oncall Journal . Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p1-4. 4p. 2 Diagrams. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article discusses a case of successful recovery from HHV-6 encephalitis in a 2-year-old immunocompetent child. The child presented with fever, altered sensorium, aphasia, and neck stiffness, and was diagnosed with HHV-6 encephalitis through CSF analysis and MRI. Treatment included antibiotics, antivirals, IVIG, and methylprednisolone, leading to a full recovery without neurological deficits. The article emphasizes the importance of considering viral etiology in pediatric meningoencephalitis cases and prompt treatment for positive outcomes. [Extracted from the article]
- Subjects :
- *BLOOD cell count
*NERVOUS system
*CHILD patients
*INFECTION
*CENTRAL nervous system
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09730966
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Pediatric Oncall Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 180541843
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7199/ped.oncall.2024.49