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Diagnosis and Management of Acute Encephalitis in Children

Authors: Satinder Aneja, Suvasini Sharma

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Acute encephalitis is a common cause of death and neurodevelopmental problems in children. The causative agents are numerous including infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, mycobacteria and protozoa; para-infectious and immune mediated disorders such as acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) and autoimmune encephalitis, especially the recently described anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. Also, many viral associated encephalopathies such as acute necrotizing encephalopathy can mimic the presentation of acute encephalitis. In this article, authors describe the approach to the diagnosis and management of acute encephalitis in children.

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Title: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Encephalitis in Children
Authors: Satinder Aneja
Suvasini Sharma
Publication date: 01-01-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-018-2775-0

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