ArticlePediatric health, medicine and therapeutics2026
High Fever Manifestation During Acute Infections Coincides with Improvement in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) While Under Classical Homeopathy, A Case Report.
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Purpose: This case study investigates the relevance of the continuum theory of diseases in the context of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim is to illustrate a real-world observation that aligns with the theory's premise regarding the therapeutic role of acute illness in chronic conditions. Methodology/Approach: It details a case of mild to moderate ASD in a child aged 2 years and 9 months with a long-term follow-up. The patient received individualized classical homeopathic treatment (where selection of a remedy is based on the patient's individualized symptom profile and totality of characteristic symptoms), and progress was evaluated using the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and the Communication DEALL Developmental Checklist (CDDC). Results: The patient showed significant improvement in all developmental domains. The interesting observation was that the improvement in the clinical features in this case of ASD was apparent after the onset of previously absent common acute infections with fever. Conclusion: The observed phenomenon corresponds with the continuum theory of diseases. This suggests that a transition in the immune system profile from chronic to acute inflammation may correlate with improved outcomes for individuals with ASD. Further scientific studies are required to determine the connection between chronic and acute inflammation to preserve the immune system's efficiency and promote therapies that do not inadvertently perpetuate chronic inflammation.
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