Viral encephalitis associated with pandemic 2009 (H1N1) influenza A

Encephalitis has been described as a rare complication of pandemic 2009 (H1N1) influenza A infection in children and adolescents. This report is on two adult patients who presented with encephalitis in relation to acute H1N1 influenza. Encephalitis is therefore also a potential complication of pande...

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Published inBMJ Case Reports Vol. 2010
Main Authors Alakare, Janne, Jurkko, Raija, Kaukonen, Kirsi-Maija, Saastamoinen, Kari-Pekka, Bäcklund, Tom, Kaartinen, Johanna, Kolho, Elina, Harjola, Veli-Pekka
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LanguageEnglish
Published BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 2010
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Summary:Encephalitis has been described as a rare complication of pandemic 2009 (H1N1) influenza A infection in children and adolescents. This report is on two adult patients who presented with encephalitis in relation to acute H1N1 influenza. Encephalitis is therefore also a potential complication of pandemic 2009 (H1N1) influenza infection in adults.
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ISSN:1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.02.2010.2772