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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • West Nile virus (WNV) is an emerging North American flavivirus.
  • WNV is not traditionally linked to acute vascular events like stroke.
  • Flavivirus infections can cause vasculopathy, but stroke with mild WNV symptoms is rare.

Observation:

  • A 57-year-old male presented with pharyngitis and rash.
  • One week later, he experienced an acute cryptogenic stroke.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis confirmed acute West Nile virus infection.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful endovascular thrombectomy for stroke.
  • This case demonstrates a link between mild WNV infection and cryptogenic stroke.
  • WNV may be an underappreciated cause of stroke, particularly in flavivirus-endemic areas.

Implications:

  • Infections, including WNV, can act as stroke triggers.
  • Consider WNV and other flaviviruses in cryptogenic stroke evaluations.
  • Potential mechanisms include viral endothelial tropism or systemic inflammation.