A PROSPECTIVE MULTICENTER STUDY OF CHILDHOOD ENCEPHALITIS IN GREECE

作者:Galanakis Emmanouil*; Tzoufi Meropi; Katragkou Aspasia; Nakou Iliada; Roilides Emmanuel
来源:Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2009, 28(8): 740-742.
DOI:10.1097/INF.0b013e318199eff9

摘要

Encephalitis is associated with significant childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide, however not much is known about file contemporary epidemiology and Outcome. In this prospective multicenter pediatric encephalitis study conducted in Greece for 3 years, 42 cases were diagnosed and the presumptively or definitely causative pathogen was identified in 24 (57.1%). Leading pathogens included herpes viruses (10 patients), enteroviruses (6), and Streptococcus pneumoniae (2). No fatalities were observed; however, deficits remained in 5 of 42 (11.9%) children.

  • 出版日期2009-8