Unusual cerebellar ataxia: "worm wobble" revisited.
We present an unusual case of cerebellar ataxia in a 2 year old girl several days after treatment with piperazine citrate for suspected worm infestation. This is the first reported case of delayed onset neurotoxicity following the therapeutic administration of piperazine in a previously well child.
Shroff
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Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Luton, UK. rcshroff@hotmail.com
Houston
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D000969:Antinematodal Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002524:Cerebellar Ataxia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D000077489:Piperazine; D010879:Piperazines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014195:Travel
D000969:Antinematodal Agents; D010879:Piperazines; D000077489:Piperazine