Detection and characterization of a coxsackievirus B2 strain associated with acute meningoencephalitis, Brazil, 2018
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e20190499, 2021. graf
Artículo
en Inglés
| SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1136928
ABSTRACT
Abstract Although different etiological agents can cause acute meningoencephalitis, this syndrome is usually associated with viruses. Among these, enteroviruses play a significant role. Here, we describe a fatal case of meningoencephalitis in a previously healthy teenager. Real-time RT-PCR and cell culture assays were performed with serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a clinically diagnosed meningoencephalitis case that occurred in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Coxsackievirus B2 (CVB2) was identified. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the identified CVB2 was genetically related to strains known to cause neurological diseases. This case highlights the importance of continuous laboratory surveillance of central nervous system infections.
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LILACS (Américas)
Asunto principal:
Meningoencefalitis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adolescente
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Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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