Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection in a Child With Encephalitis Complicated by Obstructive Hydrocephalus.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 29020163.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/cid/cix707 and PMC identifier 5850530.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old boy with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection with minimal respiratory symptoms developed encephalitis complicated by obstructive hydrocephalus. Viral RNA was detectable in cerebrospinal fluid. The virus belonged to H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1b and had acquired the mammalian adaptation mutation PB2 Q591K.
Medical subject headings
- Encephalitis, Viral
- Hydrocephalus
- Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype
- Influenza, Human