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Case Reports
[Neurological symptoms with Bartonella henselae infection: report on 2 pediatric cases].
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is usually a benign, self-limited regional lymphadenopathy, caused by Bartonella henselae. However, systemic complications have been described. We report on 2 children who developed neurological symptoms of acute encephalitis or neuroretinitis. Cat scratch disease should be suspected when neurological symptoms of undetermined cause occur in children, whether or not anamnesis is significant.
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Accidental foreign body ingestion by children is not exceptional and occurs in most cases in children less than 5 years old. The impact is not well known. ⋯ A single foreign body magnetic ingestion does not often cause trouble, but if the ingestions are spaced out, then consequential complications can occur. This is why, in case of stomachaches in a child less than 3 years or a child with behavior problems, it is important to perform standard abdominal X-ray examination.