Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis following inactivated influenza vaccination in the Brazilian Amazon: a case report
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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48(4): 498-500, July-Aug. 2015. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Here, we describe a case of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) that occurred during a plausible risk interval following inactivated influenza vaccination in a previously healthy 27-year-old man from Manaus, Brazil. He was treated with intravenous methylprednisolone and immunoglobulin. One-month follow-up revealed resolution of the brain lesions, but not of the spinal cord lesions. No recurrence or progression of the main neurological symptoms was observed. After two years of monitoring, the patient continues to experience weak lower limbs and urinary retention. Thus, we recommend that ADEM should be considered in a patient presenting with neurological symptoms after influenza vaccination.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Influenza Vaccines
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Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundação de Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado/BR
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