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May 7, 2026Infection and Drug ResistanceOpen Access

Clinically Suspected Acute Post-Measles Encephalitis Complicated by Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity in an Unvaccinated Child: A Case Report from a Resource-Limited Setting

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WHWidad HassanFOFartun OreyMSMohamed Saleh

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Overview

Case report shows acute neurological symptoms following measles in unvaccinated child, indicating critical care needs.

Key Points

  • To present a case of acute post-measles encephalitis complicated by paracetamol toxicity in an unvaccinated child.
  • Reported case of an unvaccinated child with post-measles encephalitis
  • Diagnosed clinically due to lack of advanced imaging and laboratory resources
  • Provided supportive care and administered antiviral therapy, vitamin A, and N-acetylcysteine.
  • The child developed seizures and altered consciousness post-measles illness
  • Patient showed elevated liver enzymes due to paracetamol exposure
  • Achieved complete neurological recovery after intensive supportive care.

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Hassan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fc2b608b49bacb8b3478b1https://doi.org/10.2147/idr.s602243
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