Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus Complicating Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis in a Child. (12th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Greco, Filippo; Cocuzza, Maria Donatella; Smilari, Pierluigi; Sorge, Giovanni; Pavone, Lorenzo
• Other Names: Iannetti P. Academic Editor.; Lue K.-H. Academic Editor.; Parisi P. Academic Editor.; Strisciuglio P. Academic Editor.; Zafeiriou D. I. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-03-12
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/547396
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : Children with acute encephalopathy show prolonged electrographic seizure activity consistent with nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE). Pediatric NCSE is a heterogeneous clinical entity with poor outcome and different etiologies, including central nervous system infection, stroke, toxic-metabolic syndrome, and epileptic syndrome. We report a 4-year-old girl with seizure and behavioral changes in whom the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid by polymerase chain reaction was positive for Epstein-Barr virus. We emphasize the importance of electroencephalography (EEG), and particularly, of continuous EEG monitoring for early recognition and appropriate treatment of this condition.