Finding causes of ongoing fever in children with brain infections
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at why some children with brain infections (meningitis or encephalitis) develop a fever that doesn't go away or comes back during treatment. It aims to find the causes so doctors can manage these fevers better.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 1 month and 18 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis or viral encephalitis and is in the hospital.
- Your child has a fever that lasts longer than expected or returns during treatment.
- Your child is not on immune-suppressing medicines (like chemotherapy or after an organ transplant).
- Your child does not have suspected autoimmune encephalitis, metabolic disorders, or hormonal problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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