The Pediatric infectious disease journal
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Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. · Feb 2012
Case ReportsAnti-N-methyl D-aspartate receptor encephalitis mimics viral encephalitis.
We describe the clinical courses of 3 children with a psychochoreiform encephalitis associated with anti-N-methyl D-aspartate receptor autoantibodies. These cases, including the most severely medically complicated survivor to date, illustrate the challenges of diagnosis, supportive care, and immune-modulating therapy. Clinical and laboratory features are similar to those of viral encephalitis, and the condition is often reversible with appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
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Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. · Feb 2012
Increasing adherence for latent tuberculosis infection therapy with health department-administered therapy.
Therapy is almost universally recommended for children with latent tuberculosis infection, but long courses of therapy can decrease adherence to drug therapy. The only variable positively associated with adherence to latent tuberculosis infection therapy in our population was health department-assisted administration of drugs (odds ratio, 7.2; 95% confidence interval, 3.8-13.8).