[Non-fatal case of H1n1 influenza encephalopathy in a pediatric patient].
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.
Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital de Emergencias Pediátricas. Lima, Perú.
María Del Carmen
MD
Valdivia-Tapia
Servicio de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Hospital de Emergencias Pediátricas. Lima, Perú.|Escuela de Medicina. Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. Lima, Perú.
Nilton Yhuri
NY
Carreazo
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000821:virology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever; D006801:Humans; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000150:complications*