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
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adolescent
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Child
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Child Behavior Disorders / etiology
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Child, Preschool
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Coma / complications
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Infant
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Learning Disabilities / etiology
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Male
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Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
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Psychological Tests
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / complications*
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / psychology
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Rural Population
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Seizures / complications