Table 3 Clinical presentation and microbiological results of the 6 children with AC

1

3.5 Male

Blood IgG and IgM positive for coxsackie virus

Ataxia, dysmetria, vertigo, dizziness, hypotonia, headache, behavioural changes, somnolence,

2

4 Male

VZV (clinical diagnosis)

Ataxia, dysmetria, balance disturbances, tremors, nystagmus, dizziness, dysarthria, hypotonia, headache, vomiting, somnolence, behavioural changes

3

6.5 Male

VZV (clinical diagnosis)

Ataxia, fever, vomiting, rigor, somnolence,

4

9 Male

*

Ataxia, dysmetria, balance disturbances, tremors, vomiting, hypotonia,

5

2.5 Male

VZV (clinical diagnosis)

Ataxia, vertigo, tremors

6

8 Female

*

Ataxia, vertigo