The swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus was responsible for the pandemic infection in 2009. We report a case of encephalitis diagnosed as the H1N1 virus infection in a young child. The H1N1 virus infection can be causative of the encephalitis, as with other influenza virus infections. For patients presenting with influenza-like illness accompanied by mental status changes or seizures, high suspicion for unusual presentations of influenza A virus infection and careful monitoring, including EEG and intracranial pressure monitoring, are essential for reducing complications
Citerio, G., Sala, F., Patruno, A., Gori, A., Grioni, D., Rossi, M., et al. (2010). Influenza A (H1N1) encephalitis with severe intracranial hypertension. MINERVA ANESTESIOLOGICA, 76(6), 459-462.
Influenza A (H1N1) encephalitis with severe intracranial hypertension
CITERIO, GIUSEPPE;GORI, ANDREA;GIUSSANI, CARLO GIORGIO;
2010
Abstract
The swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus was responsible for the pandemic infection in 2009. We report a case of encephalitis diagnosed as the H1N1 virus infection in a young child. The H1N1 virus infection can be causative of the encephalitis, as with other influenza virus infections. For patients presenting with influenza-like illness accompanied by mental status changes or seizures, high suspicion for unusual presentations of influenza A virus infection and careful monitoring, including EEG and intracranial pressure monitoring, are essential for reducing complications
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