Initial Seronegative West Nile Virus Encephalitis in an Immunocompromised Child.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 41(1): 60-61, 2022 01 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34591804
ABSTRACT
We present a case of initial seronegative West Nile virus encephalitis in an immunocompromised child due to B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Although diagnostic guidelines for West Nile virus infection exist, we highlight that these may not be met in immunocompromised patients who may have a delayed immune response.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
West Nile Fever
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West Nile virus
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Immunocompromised Host
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Encephalitis, Viral
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Infect Dis J
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
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