Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal:
September 2013 - Volume 32 - Issue 9 - p 1023-1024
doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e318292bf72
Brief Reports
A Toddler With Acute Flaccid Paralysis Due to West Nile Virus Infection
Soldatou, Alexandra MD, PhD*; Vartzelis, George MD, PhD*; Vorre, Stella MD*; Papa, Anna MD, PhD?; Voudris, Konstantinos MD, PhD?; Garoufi, Anastasia MD, PhD*
Abstract
We report on a 2-year-old boy with acute flaccid paralysis due to West Nile neuroinvasive disease. Serum and cerebrospinal fluid serology as well as nerve conduction studies were consistent with the diagnosis. He received intravenous immunoglobulin and showed gradual improvement and complete recovery of his muscle strength, gait and deep tendon reflexes.
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