Title of article
Life Quality of Pediatric Patients with Central Nervous System Infections: A 1-Year Follow-up
Author/Authors
Rahimi Hajiabadi ، Hamid Infection Division, Department of Pediatric - School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Pourmoghaddas ، Zahra Infection Division, Department of Pediatric - School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Yaghini ، Omid Neurology Division, Department of Pediatric - School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadi ، Tayebeh Neurology Division, Department of Pediatric - School of Medicine - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences , Moghim ، Sharareh Department of Microbiology - School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Khalili ، Maryam Department of Microbiology - School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Roohafza ، Hamidreza Cardiac Rehabilitation Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Saleh ، Rana Department of Pediatric - School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
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Abstract
Background: Central nervous system (CNS) infections can lead to long-term motor and cognitive complications in children. Objectives: We aimed to investigate the prevalence of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and assess the quality of life in children with CNS infections. Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted on 94 children (aged 6 - 15 years) with CNS infection symptoms who were admitted to referral hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. Parents completed questionnaires assessing quality of life and neurological deficits at 6 and 12 months after discharge. All patients were evaluated by the corresponding physician for a final assessment. Results: Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder symptoms were diagnosed in 30 patients, with viral encephalitis being the most common infection. The quality of life in children with CNS infections was significantly lower compared to that of healthy children. Conclusions: Central nervous system infections negatively impact the quality of life in children. Screening for ADHD and managing affected children can help improve outcomes. Further research and interventions are needed to mitigate long-term complications.
Keywords
Central Nervous System , Encephalitis , Pediatrics , Quality of Life , Attention Deficit , hyperactivity Disorder
Journal title
Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Journal title
Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Record number
2771337
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