Influenza A-associated central nervous system dysfunction in children presenting as transient visual hallucination
- 1 April 2003
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
- Vol. 22 (4) , 366-368
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.inf.0000059763.79081.9a
Abstract
Fivechildren, ages 3 to 6 years, developed visual hallucination and inappropriate behavior within 3 days of the onset of an influenza-like illness. Electroencephalographic examinations showed generalized slow waves in all five cases. Evidence of acute influenza A viral infection was documented in all five cases. Within 8 days all five children were discharged in stable condition. Influenza A-associated central nervous system dysfunction may be more common than previously recognized, and the prognosis is not necessarily poor.Keywords
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