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Influenza B associated acute necrotising encephalopathy with visual impairment in a child
Ramya Deepthi Billa1, Theresa Czech2, Aditya Badheka1
1Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
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Influenza-associated encephalopathy/encephalitis (IAE) can cause severe neurological issues. This case highlights a child
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Influenza-associated encephalopathy/encephalitis (IAE) is a rare but serious complication of influenza infection.
- IAE can lead to significant neurological sequelae in children.
Abstract:
Influenza-associated encephalopathy/encephalitis (IAE) can result in serious neurological complications. We report a 4-year-old healthy female child with the diagnosis of IAE. Her clinical course was complicated by temporary visual impairment and significant motor deficits. Her unique ophthalmological findings have little precedent in previous literature.
