Optic neuritis associated with influenza B virus meningoencephalitis

J Clin Virol. 2014 Nov;61(3):463-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2014.09.010. Epub 2014 Sep 28.

Abstract

Various postinfectious neurological manifestations have been described associated to influenza viruses. Optic neuritis is a serious, often reversible disease reported among several infectious diseases and vaccines complications. We report a case of optic neuritis following an influenza B virus infection in a 10-year-old male.

Keywords: Influenza B virus; Neurological complications; Optic neuritis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Influenza B virus / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza, Human / complications*
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Male
  • Meningoencephalitis / complications*
  • Meningoencephalitis / diagnosis*
  • Meningoencephalitis / pathology
  • Optic Nerve / pathology
  • Optic Neuritis / diagnosis*
  • Optic Neuritis / pathology*