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Influenza A infection in 8 children was associated with neurologic complications including seizures and mental status changes, resulting in complete recovery for 6 patients and sequelae for 2.
Observational (n=8)
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Influenza A infection in children can be associated with significant neurologic complications such as seizures and mental status changes, highlighting the need to consider influenza in the differential diagnosis during outbreaks.
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Supports influenza consideration in pediatric neurologic presentations; case report leaves incidence and prognosis open.
Maricich et al. (2004) conducted an observational in Influenza A infection with neurologic complications (n=8). Influenza A infection was evaluated on Clinical characteristics and outcomes. Influenza A infection in 8 children was associated with neurologic complications including seizures and mental status changes, resulting in complete recovery for 6 patients and sequelae for 2.
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