Encephalopathy as a presenting feature of ascariasis in a child
2011
Encephalopathy in a Child Due to Ascariasis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Zaki Syed Ahmed Lad Vijay
Primary Institution: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital
Hypothesis
Can ascariasis cause encephalopathy in children?
Conclusion
The child improved and regained normal sensorium after treatment for ascariasis.
Supporting Evidence
- Encephalopathy due to ascariasis is unusual and rarely described.
- Other cases of ascariasis-related encephalopathy have been reported with similar symptoms.
- The pathophysiology of encephalopathy in ascariasis remains unclear.
Takeaway
A 5-year-old boy had seizures and confusion because of worms in his belly, but he got better after taking medicine to get rid of the worms.
Methodology
The child was treated with intravenous fluids and anti-helminthic medication after diagnosis through stool examination.
Limitations
The case study is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 5-year-old male child.
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