Night Terrors (cont.)
Medical Author:
Kevin P Connelly, DO
Medical Editor:
Anthony M Murro, MD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Carmel Armon, MD, MHS, MSc
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Night Terrors CausesNight terrors may be caused by the following:
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