Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Following Natural Influenza A Infection in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) following viral infections and influenza vaccination has been well documented. However, there have been no confirmed natural influenza A infections leading to development of CIDP. Therefore, we present the case of a 6-year-old male who develop...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Neurological Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crnm/8840308 |
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| Summary: | Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) following viral infections and influenza vaccination has been well documented. However, there have been no confirmed natural influenza A infections leading to development of CIDP. Therefore, we present the case of a 6-year-old male who developed CIDP following a confirmed influenza A infection. Initially presenting with typical flu-like symptoms, the patient experienced a gradual onset of gait instability and leg weakness approximately 1 month later. Despite initial improvement with intravenous immunoglobulin therapy following a diagnosis of Guillain–Barré syndrome, his symptoms relapsed, including lower extremity weakness, incontinence, and sensory loss. Electromyography confirmed a demyelinating polyneuropathy, leading to a diagnosis of CIDP. |
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| ISSN: | 2090-6676 |