Key result
Enterovirus infections, particularly group A Coxsackieviruses, are rare causes of acute focal encephalitis in children, typically presenting with focal seizures and spontaneous improvement.
Population
4 pediatric patients with Enterovirus infections admitted with signs or symptoms of acute, focal encephalitis
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
until discharge
Authors
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Consider enterovirus in pediatric focal encephalitis differentials; case reports leave open questions on incidence and management.
Case Report (n=4)
Enteroviruses, particularly group A Coxsackieviruses, are rare causes of acute focal encephalitis in children and adolescents that typically resolve spontaneously.
Modlin et al. (1991) conducted a case report in Acute focal encephalitis with Enterovirus infection (n=4). Enterovirus infection was evaluated on Clinical presentation and recovery. Enterovirus infections, particularly group A Coxsackieviruses, are rare causes of acute focal encephalitis in children, typically presenting with focal seizures and spontaneous improvement.
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