Acute encephalitis syndrome following scrub typhus infection
Conclusion: AES is not an uncommon neurological presentation following scrub typhus infection. It should be suspected in all patients with fever, altered sensorium, and renal involvement. Oral doxycycline should be started as early as possible for better outcomes.
Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Ayan KarM DhanarajDevaprasad DedeepiyaK Harikrishna Source Type: research
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