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Varicella encephalopathy in immunocompetent children
Author(s) -
Carreño Amparo,
LópezHerce Jesús,
Verdú Alfonso,
Riaza Mónica,
García Elena
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01044.x
Subject(s) - medicine , encephalopathy , pediatrics
Two previously healthy girls presented acute encephalopathy due to varicella, with severe alteration of the conscious level and seizures. Both patients improved progressively after 15 days, with complete clinical recovery.