Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis associated with influenza A H1N1 infection.
Pediatr Neurol
; 47(1): 62-4, 2012 Jul.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22704021
ABSTRACT
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system, characterized by demyelination. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis predominantly involves the white matter of the brain and spinal cord, and often follows upper respiratory tract infection. We describe a case of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis associated with the influenza A (H1N1) virus. The H1N1 virus usually causes febrile respiratory signs, e.g., fever, cough, and sore throat. Although these signs exhibit a self-limited course, the frequencies of severe complications and death are increasing. To date, only a few reports of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis secondary to the H1N1 virus have been published.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Encefalomielite Aguda Disseminada
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Influenza Humana
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Vírus da Influenza A Subtipo H1N1
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article