A Case Series of Parechovirus Encephalopathy: Apnea and Autonomic Dysregulation in Critically Ill Infants. (October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ristagno, Elizabeth H.; Bhalla, Sonam C.; Rasmussen, Lindsey K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of child neurology. Volume 33:Number 12(2018:Dec.)
• Page Start: 788
• Page End: 793
• Publication Date: 2018-10
• Subjects: Human parechovirus -- infant -- encephalitis -- apnea -- hypertension; Nervous system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.928
• DOI: 10.1177/0883073818789317
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0883-0738

Abstract

This article aims to describe a rare cause of severe encephalitis in 2 cases of infants with signs of intracranial hypertension and severe autonomic dysregulation. The authors conclude that human parechoviruses are becoming a more recognized cause of encephalitis because of the increasing use of rapid detection methods. With early recognition of this clinical entity, improved care can be administered.