2014
DOI: 10.12669/pjms.304.4528
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A neonate with hand, foot, and mouth disease complicated with brainstem encephalitis and pulmonary edema: A complete recovery

Abstract: Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) with serious complications and fatal cases have been reported over the last decade worldwide. The authors report a rare case of HFMD in a neonate complicated with brainstem encephalitis and pulmonary edema. She had fever, lethargy, dyspnea. Physical examination revealed shock signs, fine rales on both lungs, absent Moro reflex. The patient had a rapidly progressive course with seizures, coma, no spontaneous breathing, chemosis. There were some vesicles on left sole and red … Show more

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“…Two severe cases in newborns were reported in 2014. [ 1 , 2 ] But the epidemiology and clinical impact of HFMD with neonates are still unknown. Here, we present 5 cases with benign illness.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Two severe cases in newborns were reported in 2014. [ 1 , 2 ] But the epidemiology and clinical impact of HFMD with neonates are still unknown. Here, we present 5 cases with benign illness.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Antibiotic was administrated when admitted and stopped when the CSF turned normal and the cultures came out negative. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was normal [17].…”
Section: Case Reportmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thorough oral prophylaxis was done. Informed consent was obtained from the patient for reporting the case [17].…”
Section: Case Reportmentioning
confidence: 99%