Optic neuritis associated with influenza B virus meningoencephalitis

Highlights • We report the first case of optic neuritis (ON) following influenza virus B infection. • Clinicians should be awarness about ON as complication of influenza virus infections. • The child, treated with corticosteroids, presented a favourable outcome.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical virology 2014-11, Vol.61 (3), p.463-465
Hauptverfasser:	Vianello, F.A, Osnaghi, S, Laicini, E.A, Milani, G.P, Tardini, G, Cappellari, A.M, Lunghi, G, Agostoni, C.V, Fossali, E.F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Allergy and Immunology Child Humans Infectious Disease Influenza B virus Influenza B virus - isolation & purification Influenza, Human - complications Influenza, Human - diagnosis Influenza, Human - virology Male Meningoencephalitis - complications Meningoencephalitis - diagnosis Meningoencephalitis - pathology Neurological complications Optic Nerve - pathology Optic neuritis Optic Neuritis - diagnosis Optic Neuritis - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • We report the first case of optic neuritis (ON) following influenza virus B infection. • Clinicians should be awarness about ON as complication of influenza virus infections. • The child, treated with corticosteroids, presented a favourable outcome.
ISSN:	1386-6532 1873-5967
DOI:	10.1016/j.jcv.2014.09.010