Abstract

The changing profile of infantile tremor syndrome in hilly terrain of India.

Singla, Deeksha A. Sharma, Milap Sharma, Seema Sharma, Vipin

Abstract


Background:: Infantile tremor syndrome (ITS) is characterized by anemia, skin pigmentation, tremors, physical, and mental regression without a defined etiopathogenesis and low incidence. Materials and Methods:: We have studied 9 patients over 1 year for the changing clinical and laboratory variables of patients with ITS. Neuroregression and anemia were presented in all followed by tremors in 5 and hypotonia in 2. Result:: Sepsis screen was positive in 6 and urine cultures in 2. Antibiotics were required in 6. ITS with changing parameters still significantly contributes to healthcare burden. Conclusion:: It is important to screen for urinary infection and septicemia to avoid antibiotic abuse.


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