Vaccine-related influenza virus B infection in a child with an undiagnosed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Int J Infect Dis
; 147: 107184, 2024 Jul 20.
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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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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Infect Dis
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italia
Country of publication:
Canadá