Fatal avian influenza A (H5N1) in a child presenting with diarrhea followed by coma.
In southern Vietnam, a four-year-old boy presented with severe diarrhea, followed by seizures, coma, and death. The cerebrospinal fluid contained 1 white cell per cubic millimeter, normal glucose levels, and increased levels of protein (0.81 g per liter). The diagnosis of avian influenza A (H5N1) wa...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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