Opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome: an unusual presentation for West Nile virus encephalitis.

We report a case of opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome attributed to WNV and its clinical course after treatment with a combination of steroids and intravenous immunoglobulin. Our objective is to highlight opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome as a potential manifestation of WNV encephalitis. PMID: 24688189 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24688189?dopt=Abstract

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - April 1, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Afzal A, Ashraf S, Shamim S Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research

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