Incidence and associated factors of adverse outcome in children admitted with acute encephalitis syndrome at a tertiary care hospital

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Prospective study finds 28.9% death rate in children with acute encephalitis syndrome, indicating significant risks.

The study found that the incidence of adverse outcome, specifically death, was 28.9%.
Among children aged 1 month to 12 years, the most affected group was those aged 5–8 years.
Key factors associated with adverse outcomes included low Glasgow coma scale, shock, and high SGPT values.
The research emphasizes that acute encephalitis syndrome is a major health concern, particularly postmonsoon.

Jain et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Prospective study finds 28.9% death rate in children with acute encephalitis syndrome, indicating significant risks.

The study found that the incidence of adverse outcome, specifically death, was 28.9%.
Among children aged 1 month to 12 years, the most affected group was those aged 5–8 years.
Key factors associated with adverse outcomes included low Glasgow coma scale, shock, and high SGPT values.
The research emphasizes that acute encephalitis syndrome is a major health concern, particularly postmonsoon.

Jain et al. (2025) studied this question.

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