Isolated cerebellar ataxia: an early neurological complication of enteric fever

Authors: Dewan, P.; Pooniya, V.; Kaushik, J. S.; Gomber, S.; Singhal, S.

Source: Annals of Tropical Paediatrics: International Child Health, Volume 29, Number 3, September 2009 , pp. 217-219(3)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

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Abstract:

Enteric fever is associated with a variety of clinical presentations and complications. Although central nervous system involvement is not uncommon in enteric fever, acute cerebellar ataxia as a presenting feature is rare. A 7-year-old boy with enteric fever who presented with acute cerebellar ataxia is reported.

Document Type: Research Article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/027249309X12467994693978

Affiliations: Department of Paediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India

Publication date: 2009-09-01

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