Encefalopatía no fatal por influenza AH1N1 en paciente pediátrico / Non-fatal case of H1n1 influenza encephalopathy in a pediatric patient
Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica
;
33(3): 585-587, jul.-sep. 2016. graf
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS, LIPECS
| ID: lil-798227
RESUMEN
RESUMEN Niña de dos años con fiebre y síntomas catarrales que presenta convulsiones focales de hemicuerpo derecho, las cuales persisten adicionándose signos de hipertensión endocraneana. Se identifica Influenza AH1N1 mediante reacción de cadena de polimerasa en hisopado nasofaríngeo. Paciente evoluciona favorablemente con medidas de soporte. No recibió Oseltamivir.
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT A 2-year-old girl presented with fever, catarrhal symptoms, and focal right hemispheric seizures that persisted and led to signs of intracranial hypertension. An influenza A H1N1 infection was confirmed via polymerase chain reaction analysis of a nasopharyngeal swab. The patient, who was not treated with oseltamavir, has responded favorably to supportive measures.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Brain Diseases
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Influenza, Human
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Female
/
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital de Emergencias Pediátricas/PE
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