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Enteric fever with cerebellar syndrome and neuropsychiatric manifestations - case report

MOHAMED KILJI

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Abstract : Enteric fever is a systemic illness characterized by fever and  abdominal pain and caused by  dissemination of S. typhi or S. paratyphi. It is more common in children and young adults than in older patients. Apart from classical  clinical presentation, this  disease can present with               neurological manifestations like headache, altered  consciousness, delirium, ataxia,  confusion and seizures. Here we report a case of enteric fever with cerebellar  syndrome and neuropsychiatric manifestations.

Keyword :Enteric fever, Acute cerebellar syndrome, Neuro-psychiatric manifestation

 


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