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Four cases of rotavirus-induced seizures with mild neurologic manifestations were reported, highlighting that children can experience short afebrile convulsions as the only manifestation of rotavirus encephalopathy.
Case Report (n=4)
Rotavirus infection can present with short afebrile convulsions as the only manifestation of encephalopathy in children.
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Short afebrile seizures may signal rotavirus encephalopathy in children; case reports leave open the need for prospective confirmation before changing practice.
Rotavirus infection is a frequent cause of gastroenteritis in children and accounts for significant morbidity and mortality, especially in the developing world. Less well recognized is the association of rotavirus-induced central nervous system dysfunction, which has been associated with seizure, encephalopathy, and death. Symptoms may vary widely, however, and children can experience short afebrile convulsions as the only manifestation of rotavirus encephalopathy. We report 4 further cases of rotavirus-induced seizures with mild neurologic manifestations. The condition is reviewed and practical management strategies are suggested.
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DiFazio et al. (2007) conducted a case report in Rotavirus-induced seizures (n=4). Rotavirus infection was evaluated on Seizures and mild neurologic manifestations. Four cases of rotavirus-induced seizures with mild neurologic manifestations were reported, highlighting that children can experience short afebrile convulsions as the only manifestation of rotavirus encephalopathy.
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