antviral/seizures

The synthesis of 3-cyclopentyl-1-adamantanamines and adamantanemethanamines and some of their thioureas is described. The antiviral activity examination of these compounds indicated that some of them inhibited Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection at concentrations that were slightly (up to

The role of viral infection in the etiology of febrile seizures is a relatively neglected field of neurologic research. A National Institutes of Health Consensus Conference (1981) omitted reference to causes of infections and the role of fever in febrile seizures, and emphasized outcome and

This work is aimed at further exploring the concept that phenytoin-related compounds might present with an anti-HIV potential. We screened for anti-HIV activity, selected compounds whose structural design rests on pharmacophores successfully shown to convey phenytoinergic anticonvulsant activity. We

OBJECTIVE To assess the clinical and imaging features of reversible splenial lesion syndrome (RESLES) with benign convulsions associated with mild gastroenteritis (CwG) in children. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the clinical course, blood and stool examinations, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Most antiviral drugs are nucleoside analogues with potential teratogenic, embryotoxic, carcinogenic and antiproliferative activities. They must be administered with caution during pregnancy, because some are known teratogens (e.g. amantadine) and a similar propensity cannot be entirely excluded for

Herpes simplex encephalitis is the most common cause of sporadic encephalitis in the western world. Patients usually have altered levels of consciousness, altered levels of mentation, fever, headache, and personality changes. These may progress to hemiparesis and seizures. Exact diagnosis must be

OBJECTIVE To describe the effectiveness of containment of novel influenza A(H1N1) infection at a summer camp. METHODS Targeted use of oseltamivir phosphate by individuals in close contact with influenza-confirmed cases. METHODS Boys' camp in Alabama in July 2009. METHODS A total of 171 campers, 48

A 2-month-old infant presented to our emergency department with fever, altered consciousness, and focal seizures of acute onset. He had vesicular skin lesions over the right preauricular region. CT brain showed a large hypodense lesion involving the left temporo-parietal region, left basal ganglia

The management of febrile seizures is reviewed, with emphasis on methods of investigation and treatment of associated infections. Records of 100 consecutive febrile seizure patient-visits were examined retrospectively at an East Carolina University-affiliated hospital. Causes of fever and infection,

In a retrospective study we investigated the antiviral effect of alpha-interferon in 100 patients with chronic hepatitis B who were treated in controlled trials conducted in Rotterdam (1985-1990). The aim of the treatment was to induce viral latency as indicated by HBeAg seroconversion.

A 37-year-old man with a known history of neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) presented within 2 days of diarrhoeal illness followed by encephalopathy, facial twitching, hypoglycaemia, hypotension, tachycardia and low-grade fever. Examination showed multiple café-au-lait spots and neurofibromas over the

OBJECTIVE To review the maternal and neonatal outcomes after antepartum exposure to M2 ion channel inhibitors or oseltamivir to provide some guidance on the risk, if any, of antiviral medication during pregnancy. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study examining maternal and neonatal outcomes

Early antiviral treatment is important for herpes simplex encephalitis. A reliable test for supporting empirical therapy with antiviral agents is urgently needed. Sixty-six children with fever, focal seizures, and consciousness disturbance had their sera examined for anti-herpes simplex viral

A 51-year-old man was admitted for evaluation of new-onset generalized seizures in the context of progressive and significant behavioral change. His medical history was only notable for previous outbreaks of genital herpes. He took no medications. He had occasional social alcohol use and no illicit

Viral encephalitis affects approximately 7.5 people/100 000 and carries a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Most patients with viral encephalitis will develop some form of seizure during the infectious process, and of those who survive encephalitic disease, approximately 4-20% will develop