A case of sub acute measles encephalitis in an immunocompetent child

Authors

Vaishali Shinde, Regional Research Institute (H), Mumbai

Keywords

Homoeopathy; Sub-acute measles encephalitis; Zincum metallicum

Article Type

Case Report

Abstract

A 6 year old boy, presented at Mother and Child Health clinic of Regional Research Institute (Homoeopathy), Mumbai, suffering from very rare neurological syndrome sub-acute measles encephalitis (SME) with early neurological sequel, treated with Zincum metallicum on the basis of totality of symptoms. The auxiliary measures, nursing & medical care was provided along with homoeopathic treatment. The effective response was observed without any post viral neurological deficits. The total duration of follow up of the case was two years and six months.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.1689

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd.

How to cite this article

Shinde V. A case of sub acute measles encephalitis in an immunocompetent child. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2012;6:53-57. doi: 10.53945/2320-7094.1689