Scrub Typhus Meningoencephalitis: An Uncommon Cause of Acute Febrile Encephalopathy in the Elderly
Central nervous system infections are an uncommon cause of acute febrile encephalopathy (AFE) in the elderly. Scrub typhus meningoencephalitis is uncommon and often missed in the elderly. A 70-year-old male presented with complaints of intermittent fever, maculopapular rash, and altered sensorium. P...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Marine Medical Society |
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Online Access: | http://www.marinemedicalsociety.in/article.asp?issn=0975-3605;year=2022;volume=24;issue=3;spage=101;epage=103;aulast=Kesavan |