Severe A(H1N1)pdm09 influenza acute encephalopathy outbreak in children in Tuscany, Italy, December 2023 to January 2024

This report raises awareness for clinicians to identify and treat early acute encephalopathy caused by H1N1 influenza and serves as a reminder of severe presentations of influenza in young children and the importance of vaccination.

Source: Eurosurveillance - April 25, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Luca Bartolini, Silvia Ricci, Chiara Azzari, Maria Moriondo, Francesco Nieddu, Manuela L ’Erario, Zaccaria Ricci, Gabriele Simonini, Marzia Mortilla, Giuseppe Indolfi, Carlotta Montagnani, Elena Chiappini, Luisa Galli and Renzo Guerrini Source Type: research