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Influenza-related complications common in kids with neuropsychiatric comorbidity

Influenza-related complications common in kids with neuropsychiatric comorbidity

09 Oct 2024 byStephen Padilla

Neurologic and psychiatric complications associated with influenza occurs rarely in the paediatric population, but such incidence can be severe and may even lead to hospitalization, suggests a study.

09 Oct 2024
Viral meningitis may induce developmental delays in kids Viral meningitis may induce developmental delays in kids

Viral meningitis may induce developmental delays in kids

08 Oct 2024

A mild developmental delay may occur following an infection of viral meningitis in preschool children, according to a study, noting that targeted follow-up must be considered.

08 Oct 2024
In utero exposure to flu spells increased risk of childhood seizures

In utero exposure to flu spells increased risk of childhood seizures

03 Oct 2024 byJairia Dela Cruz

Infants born to mothers who contracted influenza infection during pregnancy are at heightened risk of seizures, particularly febrile seizures, during childhood, according to a large study.

03 Oct 2024
Can neurologic manifestations predict poor outcomes in young SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C patients?

Can neurologic manifestations predict poor outcomes in young SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C patients?

03 Oct 2024 byAudrey Abella

A prospective cohort study has shown that in patients aged <18 years hospitalized for acute SARS-CoV-2-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), neurologic manifestations during the infection are common and may predispose them more to new neurocognitive or functional morbidity at discharge.

03 Oct 2024