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Published in: Neurological Sciences 2/2021

01-02-2021 | Oseltamivir | Brief Communication

Influenza B-associated encephalitis with rapid improvement with oseltamivir

Authors: Jessica Yen, Ali Al Moamen, Jason Margolesky

Published in: Neurological Sciences | Issue 2/2021

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Abstract

A 25-year-old female veterinarian presented with 1-week of flu-like symptoms followed by progressive encephalopathy. She was originally from Nicaragua and had been in the USA for 4 months. In the emergency department, she was confused and non-verbal with meningismus and facial myoclonus, but with an otherwise non-focal neurological exam. MRI brain abnormalities were consistent with viral encephalitides. Influenza B was detected via nasopharyngeal swab PCR. Mental status improved rapidly with oseltamivir. In such presentations, especially during flu season, influenza encephalitis must be considered, to facilitate early recognition of this entity and allow for targeted treatment.
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Metadata
Title
Influenza B-associated encephalitis with rapid improvement with oseltamivir
Authors
Jessica Yen
Ali Al Moamen
Jason Margolesky
Publication date
01-02-2021
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Neurological Sciences / Issue 2/2021
Print ISSN: 1590-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1590-3478
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-020-04793-9

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