scholarly journals Isolated velopalatine paralysis associated with parvovirus B19 infection

2006 ◽  
Vol 64 (3a) ◽  
pp. 603-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
João P. Soares-Fernandes ◽  
Ricardo Maré
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Parvovirus B19 ◽  
Brain Mri ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Recent Infection ◽  
Positive Data ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination ◽  
Parvovirus B19 Infection

A case of isolated velopalatine paralysis in an 8-year-old boy is presented. The symptoms were sudden-onset of nasal speech, regurgitation of liquids into the nose and dysphagia. Brain MRI and cerebrospinal fluid examination were normal. Infectious serologies disclosed an antibody arrangement towards parvovirus B19 that was typical of recent infection. In the absence of other positive data, the possibility of a correlation between the tenth nerve palsy and parvovirus infection is discussed.

scholarly journals T cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia presenting with sudden onset right oculomotor nerve palsy with normal neuroradiography and cerebrospinal fluid studies

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 (mar26 1) ◽  
pp. bcr0120125685-bcr0120125685
Author(s):  
V. R. Bhatt ◽  
M. Naqi ◽  
R. Bartaula ◽  
S. Murukutla ◽  
S. Misra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukaemia ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Oculomotor Nerve ◽  
Oculomotor Nerve Palsy

scholarly journals Diagnosis of Peripheral Facial Palsy Associated with Parvovirus B19 Infection by Polymerase Chain Reaction

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Taro Fukuta ◽  
Yoshihiko Kawano ◽  
Maiko Ikeda ◽  
Jun-ichi Kawada ◽  
Yoshinori Ito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Parvovirus B19 ◽  
Human Parvovirus B19 ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Peripheral Facial Palsy ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Parvovirus B19 Infection ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Human parvovirus B19 (PVB19) infection causes neurological manifestations, including encephalitis, meningitis, and neuropathy, but facial nerve palsy is rare. Moreover, no case of facial nerve palsy related to PVB19 infection that was diagnosed by PCR and serology has been reported. A 19-month-old boy without the medical history developed facial nerve palsy and was treated with prednisolone and valacyclovir. On the 19th day, erythema appeared on his body, and the PVB19-specific IgM and PVB19 DNA were detected in the serum, leading to the diagnosis of infectious erythema associated with PVB19 infection. This case indicates that PVB19 may be one of the causative agents of facial nerve palsy.

scholarly journals Fatal tuberculous meningitis in an infant presenting with seizures in the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. e243573
Author(s):  
Nisreen Khambati ◽  
Mimi Hou ◽  
Dominic Kelly ◽  
Rinn Song
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Brain Mri ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Children At Risk ◽  
Pulmonary Tb ◽  
Tb Treatment ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Neurologic Findings

A 5-month-old male child of European background presented with sudden onset of prolonged afebrile seizures. He was intubated and transferred to the paediatric intensive care unit where he displayed abnormal neurology and remained ventilated. Brain MRI showed basal leptomeningeal enhancement suggesting malignancy or infection. Subsequent cerebrospinal fluid results of lymphocytic pleocytosis and raised protein were suggestive of tuberculous (TB) meningitis and anti-TB treatment was commenced empirically. Positive TB microbiology was eventually confirmed on respiratory secretions. The infant continued to show abnormal neurologic findings and repeated neuroimaging showed a new extensive cerebral infarct. The infant was compassionately extubated and passed away. The father was later found to have pulmonary TB. This case is an important reminder of TB meningitis for countries where TB is uncommon. The importance of considering TB in any child with abnormal neurology and of taking prompt family histories to identify children at risk is highlighted.

Parvovirus B19 Infection Associated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Patients with Previous Anthracycline Exposure

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 394-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. McMahon ◽  
H. Murchan ◽  
T. Prendiville ◽  
M. Burch
Keyword(s):  
Dilated Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Parvovirus B19 ◽  
Parvovirus B19 Infection

Pure red cell aplasia due to parvovirus B19 in a patient treated with rituximab

Blood ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 1184-1186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivek R. Sharma ◽  
Donald R. Fleming ◽  
Stephen P. Slone
Keyword(s):  
Monoclonal Antibody ◽  
B Lymphocytes ◽  
Parvovirus B19 ◽  
Pure Red Cell Aplasia ◽  
Red Cell ◽  
Humoral Immune ◽  
Red Cell Aplasia ◽  
Point Of Interest ◽  
Humoral Immune System ◽  
Parvovirus B19 Infection

Abstract Rituximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody directed against CD20 and used in the treatment of B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Due to its ability to deplete B lymphocytes, rituximab can interfere with humoral immunity, causing it to be suppressed for several months after treatment. The reported case depicts a serious consequence of this effect of rituximab therapy: pure red cell aplasia resulting from chronic parvovirus B19 infection. The point of interest in this case is not only the association between rituximab therapy and pure red cell aplasia, but the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of the knowledge of parvovirus B19 as the likely etiologic link between the two. Given the known efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) in the treatment of chronic parvovirus B19 infection, this therapy can cure some of these patients and successfully render most others transfusion-independent until recovery of their own humoral immune system.

Human Parvovirus B19 Infection in Patients with Coronary Atherosclerosis

2009 ◽  
Vol 40 (7) ◽  
pp. 612-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih-Chi Liu ◽  
Chia-Ti Tsai ◽  
Cho-Kai Wu ◽  
Meng-Fen Yu ◽  
Mu-Zon Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Atherosclerosis ◽  
Parvovirus B19 ◽  
Human Parvovirus B19 ◽  
Parvovirus B19 Infection
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