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Table 2 Clinical symptoms and signs of 33 cases of CNSC

From: Clinical characteristics of central nervous system candidiasis due to Candida albicans in children: a single-center experience

Clinical symptoms and signs

Cases (n)

Percentage (%)

Fever

25

75.7

Convulsion

8

24.2

Headache

5

15.1

Vomiting

4

12.1

Cough

8

24.2

Diarrhea

2

6.0

Rash

3

9.0

Enlarged head circumference

5

15.1

Signs of nervous system

27

81.8

 Changes in mental reactionsa

19

57.5

 Positive meningeal irritation signs

12

36.3

 Positive pathological signs

7

21.2

 Bulging fontanelle/high fontanelle tension

7

21.2

 Sun set sign

6

18.1

 Obtuse pupillary light reflex

3

9.0

 Ocular motility disorder

2

6.0

 Abnormal muscle strength/dystonia

5

15.1

  1. CNSC central nervous system candidiasis due to Candida albicans
  2. aIncluding lethargy, irritability, and dysphoria