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Clinical characteristics of HHV-6 encephalopathy and febrile seizure patients.
| HHV-6 encephalopathy | HHV-6 complex febrile seizures | Controls | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 16 | 10 | 16 |
| Age (months) | 15.1 ± 5.4 | 12.6 ± 3.9 | 11.1 ± 10.8 |
| Sex ratio (M : F) | 8 : 8 | 5 : 5 | 11 : 5 |
| Sampling time (day of illness) | 1–8 | 1 | — |
| MRI abnormality | 14/16 | ND | ND |
| Outcome (without sequelae) | 5/16 | 10/10 | — |
HHV: human herpesvirus; No.: number; ND: not done; M: male; F: female; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging.
