Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Causes of Secondary and Prolonged Fever During Treatment of Bacterial Meningitis and Viral Encephalitis
Lead Sponsor:
Assiut University
Conditions:
Meningitis in Children
Encephalitis in Children
Eligibility:
All Genders
1-18 years
Brief Summary
The aim of the present study is to investigate causes of secondary and prolonged fever during treatment of viral encephalitis and bacterial meningitis in children aged from one month to 18 years .
Detailed Description
Fever is a common symptom in both viral encephalitis and bacterial meningitis. However, in some patients, fever may persist or recure during the course of treatment. This can be concerning and may ind...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children from one month to 18 years.
- Who were diagnosed with bacterial meningitis or viral encephalitis and admitted to neurological department at Assiut University Children's Hospital (AUCH).
- Develop secondary or prolonged fever despite appropriate treatment.
Exclusion
- Pediatric patients with suspected autoimmune encephalitis.
- Patient on immunosuppressive therapy (e.g., post-organ transplant, chemotherapy).
- Pediatric patients suspected metabolic disorders.
- Those with suspected endocrine dysfunction.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06971133
Start Date
May 1 2025
End Date
May 1 2026
Last Update
May 14 2025
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