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Acute cerebellar ataxia in enteric fever
Summary
Acute cerebellar ataxia, a rare neurological complication of enteric fever, was observed in three patients. Symptoms included gait and limb ataxia, and dysarthria, with full recovery within weeks, suggesting a demyelinating pathology.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Acute cerebellar ataxia is an uncommon neurological complication.
- Enteric fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi, can present with diverse neurological symptoms.
- Isolated cerebellar involvement is particularly rare.