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24-02-2023 | Status Epilepticus | Correspondence

Acute Fulminant Cerebral Edema Presenting as Refractory Status Epilepticus in a SARS-CoV-2 PCR–Positive Child without Pulmonary Involvement

Authors: Abhijeet Botre, Madhumati Otiv, Abhiraj Parekar

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 5/2023

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To the Editor: CNS manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infections are due to direct invasion of the virus and/or an immune response (cytokine storm). …

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Title: Acute Fulminant Cerebral Edema Presenting as Refractory Status Epilepticus in a SARS-CoV-2 PCR–Positive Child without Pulmonary Involvement
Authors: Abhijeet Botre
Madhumati Otiv
Abhiraj Parekar
Publication date: 24-02-2023
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Status Epilepticus
SARS-CoV-2
Encephalopathy
Cerebral Edema
Thiopental
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 5/2023
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-023-04510-2

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