scholarly journals Adenovirus as a rare cause of acute necrotising encephalitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. e232338
Author(s):  
Nida Sakrani ◽  
Safaa Almazrouei ◽  
Shyam Mohan ◽  
Musaab Ramsi

Adenovirus is a common cause of upper and lower respiratory tract infections. Rarely, neurological manifestations may occur, ranging from mild aseptic meningitis to potentially fatal acute necrotising encephalopathy (ANE). Very little is known in regards to the exact pathogenesis of ANE in association with adenovirus. This report describes the presentation of a previously healthy 14-month-old girl diagnosed with adenovirus-induced ANE. Herein, we highlight the clinicoradiological manifestation of this uncommon association with adenovirus in order to maintain a high index of suspicion for early diagnosis and a better outcome.

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