Cytokine profiles in children with PCR-confirmed HHV-6 infection according to seizure occurrence.
BACKGROUND Although cytokines are contributors to febrile seizures, previous studies have largely involved pathogen-heterogeneous populations. Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is a common cause of febrile seizures and is useful for studying pathogen-specific inflammatory responses. METHODS This retrospective study include...