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Academia Mexicana de Neurología, A.C.

2012, Number 3

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Rev Mex Neuroci 2012; 13 (3)

The virus HHV-6 and its effects on neurodevelopment: a case study

Dzib-Goodin A

Language: Spanish
References: 35
Page: 150-153
PDF size: 113.62 Kb.


ABSTRACT

At least since 1993 different papers around the world have been published highlighting the viral infections associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, including febrile seizures, the medial temporal lobe epilepsy, encephalitis, meningitis, and meningoencephalitis. All of them produce neurocognitive sequels, which are repeatedly confused with any of the autism spectrum disorders. Around the world have been documented cases where initial diagnosis has concealed the presence of the virus. This article presents a case study of a Mexican girl who was diagnosed and treated as pervasive developmental disorder, until a different protocol was carried out to analyze the differential diagnosis and it was found she had the virus HHV-6, which caused her chronic irritability in the frontal lobe and led to a setback in development. Medical treatment included support on diet and neuromodulation based on brain plasticity, showing slow but sustainable changes.


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