Assessing the efficacy and safety of magnesium sulfate for management of autonomic nervous system dysregulation in Vietnamese children with severe hand foot and mouth disease

Abstract Background Brainstem encephalitis is a serious complication of hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in children. Autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation and hypertension may occur, sometimes progressing to cardiopulmonary failure and death. Vietnamese national guidelines recommend use of...

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Main Authors: Qui Tu Phan, Lam Khanh Phung, Khanh Huu Truong, Trieu Trung Huynh, Giang Thanh Phạm, Bich Ngọc Nguyen, Quyen Thanh Tran, Vuong Ngoc Thien Huynh, Tien Thi My Nguyen, Thoa Phan Kim Le, Nhan Nguyen Thanh Le, Saraswathy Sabanathan, H. Rogier van Doorn, Tan Van Le, Toan Duc Nguyen, Laura Merson, Dung Thi Phuong Nguyen, Ronald Geskus, Hung Thanh Nguyen, Chau Van Vinh Nguyen, Bridget Wills
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4356-x