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Influenza B virus encephalitis.

J A McCullers1, S Facchini, P J Chesney

  • 1Department of Virology and Molecular Biology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
|May 29, 2000
PubMed
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Influenza B virus can cause acute encephalitis, leading to neurological issues. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is a valuable tool for diagnosing this rare but serious condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Acute encephalitis and postinfectious encephalopathy are infrequently linked to influenza A and B virus infections.
  • Influenza B virus encephalitis can result in significant neurological sequelae.