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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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj-art-e64fbf69f9dc40b1a94242b28b25648b2025-08-20T02:57:32ZengWileyCase Reports in Neurological Medicine2090-66762025-01-01202510.1155/crnm/8840308Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Following Natural Influenza A Infection in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature ReviewEmily Grew0Garrett Gianneschi1Janet Elgallab2Department of PediatricsDepartment of NeurologyDepartment of NeurologyChronic 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crnm/8840308 |
| spellingShingle | Emily Grew Garrett Gianneschi Janet Elgallab Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Following Natural Influenza A Infection in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review Case Reports in Neurological Medicine |
| title | Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Following Natural Influenza A Infection in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_full | Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Following Natural Influenza A Infection in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_fullStr | Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Following Natural Influenza A Infection in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Following Natural Influenza A Infection in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_short | Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Following Natural Influenza A Infection in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_sort | chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy following natural influenza a infection in a pediatric patient a case report and literature review |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crnm/8840308 |
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