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Original Article
Clinical Observation of the Japanese B. Encephalitis with Administration of Hydrocortisone
Young Tai Chang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1968;11(12):649-652.   Published online December 31, 1968
Clinical observation has been made on 125 cases of severe type of encephalitis admitted and treated at the pediatric department of Chonnam University Medical School Hospital during the period of 1954 to 1968. Of 125 cases, 65 cases were treated by hydrocortisone regimen, whereas 60 cases were treated without hydrocortisone.following were the results: 1)The fatality rate in control group, was 48....
Hydrocortisone Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Urine of Encephalitis Patients
Young Tai Chang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1968;11(4):189-192.   Published online April 30, 1968
1.Hydrocortisone levels in cerebrospinal fluid and urine have been determined in normal children and in encephalitis patients before and after the administration of hydrocortisone or prednisolone. 2.A significant but trace amount of hydrocortisone was detected in normal cerebrospinal fluid. Encephalitis caused a threefold increase in the hydrocortisone level of cerebrospinal fluid, which was further increased by hydrocortisone administration. 3.Urinary excretion...