Emergency Department Rapid Diagnostic Testing Seizures 
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MARCH 11, 2024
Louis) // Reviewed by: Joshua Lowe, MD (EM Staff Physician, USAF); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case A 25-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) in Uganda with acute encephalopathy. 16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option.
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JANUARY 6, 2025
She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. A review of systems is notable for nausea and vomiting but no diarrhea.
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