Neurologic sequelae of Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Pediatrics. 1981 Mar;67(3):354-7.

Abstract

Forty-two children who had Rocky Mountain spotted fever were seen for neurologic and psychologic examination at follow-up. The presence of sequelae was more common in children with severely impaired states of consciousness. Behavioral disturbances and learning disabilities were the most common problems. Seizures, although a common occurrence during acute disease, did not occur as sequelae to Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child Behavior Disorders / etiology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Coma / complications
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Learning Disabilities / etiology
  • Male
  • Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
  • Psychological Tests
  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / complications*
  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / psychology
  • Rural Population
  • Seizures / complications