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Viral meningoencephalitis and head injury
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Seven children with head injuries were diagnosed with viral meningoencephalitis. This study explores a hypothesis that subclinical viral infections may increase accident proneness in children.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Head injuries in children are common.
- Viral meningoencephalitis can present with non-specific symptoms.
- The relationship between head trauma and viral infections requires further investigation.