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Respiratory syncytial virus-associated encephalopathy complicated by congenital myopathy.

Authors :
Nakamura K
Kato M
Sasaki A
Shiihara T
Hayasaka K
Source :
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society [Pediatr Int] 2012 Oct; Vol. 54 (5), pp. 709-11.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

A 23-month-old Japanese girl with a severe form of congenital fiber type disproportion myopathy under mechanical ventilation suffered from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis, complicated with acute encephalopathy. She showed consciousness disturbance and convulsions followed by severe brain damage, a rare complication in RSV infection. Patients with severe neuromuscular diseases are vulnerable to RSV infection. Prophylactic interventions should be recommended.<br /> (© 2012 The Authors. Pediatrics International © 2012 Japan Pediatric Society.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1442-200X
Volume :
54
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23005904
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-200X.2012.03594.x