[Typhoid encefalopathy followed by permanent memory defects (author's transl)].
An 18-years-old girl suddenly became comatose and afterwards presented stlpor, complex hyperkinesias and aphonia lasting 15-20 days. The clinical picture was that of an acute encephalopathy which was found to be due to typhoid fever. Follow-up showed severe permanent memory impairment and some degree of mental deterioration, but no longer evidence of basal ganglia signs.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014435:Typhoid Fever / Q000150:complications*
Encefalopatia tifoidea: relazione clinica su di un caso con deficit di memoria permanente