Recurrent Encephalopathy During Febrile Illnesses in a 6-Year-Old Boy

• Main Authors: Eliza Szuch MD (Author), Jeanna Auriemma MD (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: SAGE Publishing, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Acute onset of encephalopathy is often due to infections or intoxications, but a high index of suspicion should exist for metabolic or autoimmune causes particularly in recurrent cases. A 6-year-old previously healthy Caucasian male presented with confusion and somnolence. He had several days of fev...