Human fetal thymosin and nerve growth factor in the treatment of five cases of mumps complicated with meningoencephalitis

Li Guangxian, Zhang Xiangling, Zheng Zhi, Yi Xiaoyan, Lu Shou Qing, Qi Yanchao

1. Department of Neurology, 152 Hospital of Pingdingshan City, Henan Province 2. Department of Neurology, Pingdingshan Mining Bureau Hospital 3. Department of Neurology, 152 Hospital of Pingdingshan City, Henan Province 4. Department of Neurology, 152 Hospital of Pingdingshan City, Henan Province 5. Department of Neurology, 152 Hospital of Pingdingshan City, Henan Province 6. Department of Cell Biology, Henan Cancer Research Institute

Abstract: since June 1989, we have applied human fetal thymosin (THN) and nerve growth trap (NGF) in the treatment of mumps complicated with meningoencephalitis in 5 cases, with remarkable curative effect, which is reported as follows. Materials and Methods There were 3 males and 2 females in 5 patients with an average age of 6.5 years (range, 3-10 years). In addition to high fever and parotid gland enlargement, the manifestations of meningoencephalitis were: coma in 1 case, lethargy in 4 cases, headache and vomiting in 5 cases, meningeal irritation in 4 cases, mild hemiplegia in 2 cases, and diffuse abnormal EEG in 5 cases. Three cases were examined for cerebrospinal fluid, including 2 cases of elevated pressure, 3 cases of increased white blood cells, and 1 case of increased protein. 2 cases of head CT scan were normal.

• Album: Medical and Health Technology
• Special Topics: Pediatrics

Five cases of human fetal thymosin and nerve growth factor in the treatment of mumps complicated with meningoencephalitis_Li Guangxian. pdf