Causes of Secondary and Prolonged Fever During Treatment of Bacterial Meningitis and Viral Encephalitis
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age1-18
SponsorAssiut University
About this trial
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 .
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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.
Disqualifiers
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.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov