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Enteric encephalopathy

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Summary

A case of enteric fever with encephalopathy has been reported.

The child was extremely toxic an semiconscious with signs of increased intracranial pressure.

The child was treated with chloramphenicol, vitamin C, B-complex, and P.V.P.

He was cured and discharged after nearly three weeks’ stay in the hospital.

The case has been briefly discussed.

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    Suchit Prasad

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From the Hospital for Children, Patna Medical College, Patna.

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Prasad, S. Enteric encephalopathy. Indian J Pediatr 29, 7–9 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02748129

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