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[Viral meningoencephalitis. A clinical study of 1,052 patients]
Abstract:
1,052 medical histories of patients discharged from "Pedro Borrás Astorga" Pediatric Teaching Hospital with a diagnosis of non-urlean viral meningoencephalitis are reviewed. These cases occurred in the period October 1985-March 1986 and they were followed regularly on an outpatient basis for 1 year. The discharges were comparatively analyzed as regards months in the semester, age, sex, nutritional status, personal pathologic history, time from onset of disease to hospitalization, symptoms and signs of onset, diagnostic impression at hospitalization, evolution, and complications.
Insights
This study reviewed 1,052 cases of non-arbo viral meningoencephalitis in children. Analysis focused on patient demographics, disease onset, and clinical outcomes over a one-year follow-up period.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Review of 1,052 pediatric cases diagnosed with non-arbo viral meningoencephalitis.
- Cases admitted to "Pedro Borrás Astorga" Pediatric Teaching Hospital between October 1985 and March 1986.
- Outpatient follow-up conducted for one year post-discharge.
Purpose:
- To comparatively analyze discharge data for non-arbo viral meningoencephalitis in children.
- To identify factors influencing disease evolution and complications.
- To understand the clinical characteristics and outcomes of this condition in a pediatric population.
Summary:
- Analysis encompassed patient demographics (age, sex, nutritional status), personal pathologic history, and time from disease onset to hospitalization.
- Key aspects examined included initial symptoms and signs, diagnostic impressions, disease progression, and observed complications.
- Data were comparatively analyzed based on month of hospitalization within the study period.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the clinical spectrum and management of non-arbo viral meningoencephalitis in children.
- Highlights epidemiological trends and potential risk factors associated with the disease.
- Contributes to the understanding of pediatric neurological infections and their long-term outcomes.