Brainstem Encephalitis: An Atypical Manifestation of Zika Virus Infection in Brazil

Brainstem Encephalitis: An Atypical Manifestation of Zika Virus Infection in Brazil

Zika virus (ZIKV), once considered a relatively benign pathogen, has emerged as a cause of severe neurological complications, including Guillain-Barrè Syndrome and encephalitis. This report presents the case of a 21-year-old Brazilian woman who initially presented with fever, rash, and arthralgia. S...

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Main Authors: Mateus Santana do Rosário, Pedro Antonio Pereira de Jesus, Italo Andrade Barbosa Lima, Marcos Vinicius Oliveira Francisco, Cleiton Silva Santos, Lorena Cunha Martins, Luiza Vieira Luedy Trindade, Ricardo Khouri, Isadora Cristina de Siqueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Zika virus
brainstem encephalitis
neurological complications
diagnosis
treatment
case report
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/6/864
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