Influenza A-associated central nervous system dysfunction in children presenting as transient visual hallucination

Yhu Chering Huang; Tzou Yien Lin; Shu Li Wu; Kou Chien Tsao

doi:10.1097/00006454-200304000-00015

Influenza A-associated central nervous system dysfunction in children presenting as transient visual hallucination

Yhu Chering Huang, Tzou Yien Lin, Shu Li Wu, Kou Chien Tsao

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Abstract

Five children, ages 3 to 6 years, developed visual hallucination and inappropriate behavior within 3 days of the onset of an influenza-like illness. Electroencephalographic examinations showed generalized slow waves in all five cases. Evidence of acute influenza A viral infection was documented in all five cases. Within 8 days all five children were discharged in stable condition. Influenza A-associated central nervous system dysfunction may be more common than previously recognized, and the prognosis is not necessarily poor.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	366-368
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Volume	22
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00006454-200304000-00015
Publication status	Published - Apr 1 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Central nervous system dysfunction
Encephalitis
Encephalopathy
Influenza A
Visual hallucination

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Microbiology (medical)

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