Abstract
We present a case of initial seronegative West Nile virus encephalitis in an immunocompromised child due to B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Although diagnostic guidelines for West Nile virus infection exist, we highlight that these may not be met in immunocompromised patients who may have a delayed immune response.
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MeSH terms
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Brain / diagnostic imaging
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Brain / pathology
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Brain / virology
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Child
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Encephalitis, Viral / diagnostic imaging*
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Female
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host*
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / complications*
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / virology
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West Nile Fever / complications
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West Nile Fever / diagnostic imaging*
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West Nile Fever / immunology*
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West Nile virus / immunology
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West Nile virus / pathogenicity*