Vaccine-related influenza virus B infection in a child with an undiagnosed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Int J Infect Dis
; 147: 107184, 2024 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
We report a case of Influenza type B (lineage Yamagata) infection in a child who received the live attenuated influenza virus vaccine before being diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The patient developed a mild disease that persisted for 18 days and resolved without antiviral treatment. The prolonged infection of an attenuated virus in an immunocompromised host might pose a risk of reversion or evolution to a more pathogenic strain. Prompt prevention, identification, and monitoring of similar cases are desirable to avoid the development of severe illness, which could complicate patient management.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Virus de la Influenza B
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Vacunas contra la Influenza
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Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras B
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Gripe Humana
Límite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia