Myelitis associated with influenza A virus infection.

O Salonen, M Koshkiniemi, A Saari, V Myllylä, R Pyhälä, L Airaksinen, A Vaheri

Author Information

O Salonen: Department of Radiology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland.

PMID: 9147826 DOI: 10.3109/13550289709015797

We report a patient presenting with myelitis after respiratory symptoms. A high level of antibodies to influenza A virus was measured in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and the serum/CSF antibody ratio was 1.7, suggesting specific antibody production in the central nervous system. Magnetic resonance imaging of the spinal canal showed a contrast-enhanced swelling on the cervical medulla. Such a case would have warranted the use of antiviral therapy and calls to mind the neurotropic potential of influenza A viruses.

Antibodies, Viral

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Diagnosis, Differential

Female

Humans

Influenza A virus

Influenza, Human

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Middle Aged

Myelitis

Viremia

Antibodies, Viral

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