Acute Post-Infectious Cerebellar Ataxia – Clinical Notes on Post-Infectious Cerebellitis (2025) Courtney Hebert

Description

Analysis of Acute Post-Infectious Cerebellar Ataxia (APICA), the most common cause of acute cerebellar ataxia in children. The notes detail presentation, including gait disturbance and key neurological signs; differential diagnoses, investigations needed (toxicology screen, MRI consideration); typical viral etiology (EBV, Varicella); and management focusing on supportive care and outcomes, noting that symptoms are typically self-limited.