title: An Unusual Startling.
abstract: Hyperekplexia is a rare movement disorder, which is mostly of genetic origin; though acquired cases are rarely reported. This disorder is characterized by excessive startling response to external stimuli; this can be disenabling, affecting quality-of-life. Furthermore, it can easily be mistaken for an epileptic disorder. Therefore, the case of a 10-year-old boy who presented with excessive startling shortly after been treated for cerebral malaria is reported; the patient responded to carbamazepine and was discharged home afterward.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Ibrahim
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Aliyu
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Zainab
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ibrahim
keywords: Acquired; hyperekplexia; startle syndrome