Influenza B-associated encephalopathy in two adults.

AK, ÖZNUR; Biteker, Funda; Cag, Yasemin; Ocal, Gulfem; Benzonana, Nur; Ciblak, Meral; Ozer, Serdar

doi:10.1007/s10156-012-0413-8

Influenza B-associated encephalopathy in two adults.

AK Ö., Biteker F., Cag Y., Ocal G., Benzonana N., Ciblak M. A., ...More

Journal of infection and chemotherapy : official journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy, vol.18, no.6, pp.961-4, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 18 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2012
Doi Number: 10.1007/s10156-012-0413-8
Journal Name: Journal of infection and chemotherapy : official journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.961-4
Keywords: Influenza B, Adult, Encephalitis/encephalopathy, VIRUS
Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Influenza virus is associated with a variety of neurological complications, of which the most commonly encountered are seizures and encephalopathy. Acute encephalitis and postinfectious encephalopathy have been reported infrequently in association with influenza A and B virus infections. We describe two previously healthy adults who presented with encephalopathy with a virologically documented influenza B infection.