Key result
Rotavirus infection in four children presenting with neurological symptoms was followed by a quick recovery without medication and no further neurological episodes at 6 weeks.
Case Report (n=4)
This case series highlights a rare cluster of benign neurological manifestations associated with rotavirus infection in children.
Rotavirus-associated pediatric neurological episodes merit clinical consideration; leaves open causality, mechanisms, and incidence.
Rotavirus infection in children in the resource-rich countries is usually benign but complications are reported rarely. Four children presented within 4 weeks with neurological symptoms and stool virology positive for rotavirus. All four made a quick recovery and were discharged home after a few days without medication. At 6 weeks all were well, with no further neurological episodes. This is the first reported cluster of this nature. Potential mechanisms for how rotavirus causes its rare neurological complications are briefly discussed, along with clinical implications for clinicians managing such patients.
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Day et al. (2012) conducted a case report in Rotavirus infection with neurological manifestations (n=4). Rotavirus infection was evaluated on Recovery and neurological episodes. Rotavirus infection in four children presenting with neurological symptoms was followed by a quick recovery without medication and no further neurological episodes at 6 weeks.
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