Influenza B-associated encephalopathy in two adults

J Infect Chemother. 2012 Dec;18(6):961-4. doi: 10.1007/s10156-012-0413-8. Epub 2012 Apr 14.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain / pathology
  • Brain / physiopathology
  • Electroencephalography
  • Encephalitis, Viral / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Encephalitis, Viral / virology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Influenza B virus / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza, Human / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Influenza, Human / virology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged