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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/...n5556508.shtml

Originally Posted by www.cbsnews.com

Doctors at the Children's Hospital [Pittsburgh] say in the last six weeks they've seen five cases of H1N1 encephalitis. The patients had flu symptoms but also showed signs of problems in their central nervous systems, like seizures, changes in their mental status and even personality changes.

"This is part of the emerging disease of H1N1 that we need to better understand," said Dr. Erika Fink.

After a handful of similar pediatric cases in Texas this spring, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a report about a potential connection between H1N1 and encephalitis. It is now monitoring for cases nationwide.

(hat tip pfi/homebody)

Re: Swine Flu Can Lead to Encephalitis in Kids

http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/...spx?news=local

Originally Posted by www.kentnews.co.uk

A four-year-old girl suffering from swine flu underwent a miracle cure after doctors treated her with a drug normally only used on adults.

Jessie, of Deal, Kent, became ill on October 27, when she had a fit while out shopping with her grandmother.

Despite not having a high temperature - a classic swine flu symptom - she was diagnosed with the virus.
At Evelina Children's Hospital her condition worsened and scans showed she was suffering from an inflammation of the brain called acute necrotizing encephalitis, which had not previously been seen in a swine flu victim.

(hat tip pfi/monotreme)

Re: Swine Flu Can Lead to Encephalitis in Kids

I have read articles about various neuro problems and the 1918 outbreak. I would not be suprised to see these sort of things. Matter of fact there is evidence that clusters of Parkinson's disease occur 10 to 30 years after the virus makes it's rounds.

Re: Swine Flu Can Lead to Encephalitis in Kids

Japan: Influenza Related Encephalopathy

Originally Posted by afludiary.blogspot.com

Today we learn via the Daily Yomiuri Online that a surprising number of H1N1 patients in Japan have presented with encephalopathy since July.

In a normal year, Japanese health officials say they might see 40 to 50 such cases – but in the past four months they’ve seen more than twice that many.

More at: http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2009/1...halopathy.html