Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6042041 | Pediatric Neurology | 2016 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
Encephalitis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Children with encephalitis admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit are more likely to have seizures and to undergo a more extensive evaluation to determine the cause of encephalitis. Use of plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulin is on the rise in hospitalized children. Prospective studies are necessary to better understand treatment and intervention strategies for children with encephalitis and their impact on outcomes.
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Authors
Dayanand MBBS, MPH, Jason W. MD, Suchitra MD, Kevin MD, Samuel MD, PhD, Brandon W. JD, Adnan MBBS,