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Zika virus detection in cerebrospinal fluid from two patients with encephalopathy, Martinique, February 2016

Benoît Rozé1, Fatiha Najioullah, Aïssatou Signate

  • 1Infectious and Tropical Diseases Department, University Hospital of Martinique, Fort-de-France, France.

Euro Surveillance : Bulletin Europeen Sur Les Maladies Transmissibles = European Communicable Disease Bulletin
|April 29, 2016
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Two patients with Zika virus infection developed encephalopathy, including seizures and electroencephalogram changes. Increased awareness of Zika

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Zika virus infection is a growing global health concern.
  • Neurological complications associated with Zika virus are increasingly recognized.

Observation:

  • Two cases of encephalopathy were observed in patients with confirmed Zika virus infection.
  • One patient experienced seizures, while the other exhibited electroencephalogram changes.

Findings:

  • Encephalopathy is a potential neurological complication of Zika virus infection.
  • These cases occurred during the 2016 Zika virus outbreak on Martinique.

Implications:

  • Heightened clinical suspicion for neurological complications is crucial in affected regions.
  • Travelers to Zika-affected areas should be aware of potential neurological risks.
  • Further research into the neurotropic effects of Zika virus is warranted.
Keywords:
Arthropod borne virusEncephalopathyFlavivirusZika virus infectionconfusionseizure

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