Table 1 Clinical characteristics of the children diagnosed with ANEC
Stages | NO. of cases | % |
|---|---|---|
1st stage (prodromal stage) | ||
 Respiratory manifestations (e.g., cough/expectoration) | 10 | 33.3% |
 GIT manifestations (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea) | 6 | 20% |
 Skin manifestations (e.g., erythema) | 2 | 7% |
 Fever associated with the previous manifestations | 14 | 47% |
 Non-specific febrile illness | 12 | 40% |
2nd stage (acute necotizing encephalopathy stage/neurological manifestations) | ||
 Generalized convulsions | 18 | 60% |
 Abnormal movements/agitated | 14 | 46.6% |
 Disturbed consciousness | 18 | 60% |
 Focal deficits | 24 | 80% |
 Weak lower limbs | 6 | 20% |
 Dysarthria | 4 | 13.3% |
 Behavioral changes | 8 | 26.7% |
 Diplopia | 6 | 20% |
3rd stage (prognosis/follow-up) | ||
 Survived with neurological sequelae | 20 | 67% |
 Full recovery | 6 | 20% |
 Died | 4 | 13% |