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Infant with lower extremity weakness

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 7‐month‐old infant, previously healthy, presented with intermittent fever, non‐barking cough for the 7 days and decreased ability to move lower extremities for the last 3 days. Parents also noticed that she is not able to cruise and turn from side to side. Prior to the current presentation, the child had achieved appropriate developmental milestones for age. There was no history of constipation or urinary retention and a history of honey intake 3 days ago. On examination, the patient was able to move lower extremities against gravity with movement against resistance.

Source: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open

DOI: 10.1002/emp2.13273

Author: Abdullah Khan

Institution: Sidra Medical and Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200