Facha MT, Aguilar C, Chacón M, Corona R, Olmos R, Ortiz J, Pichardo R, Vivas I, Dardón A, Meave A, García N, Vázquez J, Martínez M

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ABSTRACT

Case. A 62-year-old woman, kwon to have HBV infection and cirrosis under treatment, and repetitive ear infections. She presents with a one minute episode of generalized seizure.

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