Gretchen L Birbeck, Musaku Mwenechanya, Ifunanya Ume-Ezeoke, Manoj Mathews, Christopher M Bositis, Lisa Kalungwana, David Bearden, Melissa Elafros, Harris A Gelbard, William H Theodore, Igor J Koralnik, Jason F Okulicz, Brent A Johnson, Namwiya Musonda, Omar K Siddiqi, Michael J Potchen, Izukanji Sikazwe
OBJECTIVE: To determine the long-term outcomes, including mortality and recurrent seizures, among children living with HIV (CLWH) who present with new onset seizure. METHODS: Zambian CLWH and new onset seizure were enrolled prospectively to determine the risk of and risk factors for recurrent seizures. Demographic data, clinical profiles, index seizure etiology, and 30-day mortality outcomes were previously reported. After discharge, children were followed quarterly to identify recurrent seizures and death...
February 17, 2024: Epilepsia Open