Acute Necrotising Encephalitis associated with Influenza infection
Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANEC) is a rare childhood disease, first described in Japan by Mizuguchi and is characterized by symmetric necrotic brain lesions in thalamus, cerebral white matter, brainstem, and cerebellum. Case characteristics: We present here 2 cases of ANEC in previously healthy child with Influenza A and Influenza B infection. Outcome: Both patients were left with severe neuro-morbidity. Message: Although influenza is generally a self-limiting illness, clinicians should be alert in any child presenting with acute mental status changes in the setting of influenza infection.
Authors and Affiliations
Tanushri Mukherjee, Vinay Joshi, Preetha Joshi, Gaurang Upadhya
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