Objective: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the primary etiology of lower respiratory tract infection in children. The fluctuating incidence of RSV, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, has shifted the spotlight onto preventive strategies. Our study aims to investigate both the risk factors and clinical symptoms of RSV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis report describes a case in which diplopia was developed as a finding of postinfectious anti- N -methyl- d -aspartate receptor encephalitis. Infectious encephalitis, especially herpes simplex virus, is essential as it is one of the triggers of autoimmune encephalitis. Even if the cases present unexpected clinical findings, we should be vigilant in terms of autoimmune processes, such as diplopia seen in our case.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute leukemia in children may present with hyperleukocytosis. Symptomatic hyperleukocytosis is a medical emergency that necessitates rapid stabilization of the patient and prompt lowering of the leukocyte count. We report on a patient with intracranial hemorrhage associated with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with hyperleukocytosis, which is a rare occurrence.
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