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Life Quality of Pediatric Patients With Central Nervous System Infections: A 1-Year Follow-Up Publisher



Hajiabadi HR1 ; Pourmoghaddas Z1 ; Yaghini O2 ; Mohammadi T3 ; Moghim S4 ; Khalili M4 ; Roohafza H5 ; Saleh R6
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  1. 1. Infection Division, Department of Pediatric, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Neurology Division, Department of Pediatric, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Neurology Division, Department of Pediatric, School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Kurdistan, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  5. 5. Cardiac Rehabilitation Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Pediatric, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Published:2025


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. © 2024, Rahimi Hajiabadi et al.
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