Enteroviral T-cell encephalitis related to immunosuppressive therapy including rituximab

Enteroviruses are a common cause of aseptic meningitis and mild infections in childhood. However, in immunocompromised patients they may cause severe neurologic conditions such as encephalitis or polio-like paralysis.

Source: Neurology - July 24, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Garzo-Caldas, N., Ruiz-Sainz, E., Vila-Bedmar, S., Llamas-Velasco, S., Hernandez-Lain, A., Ruiz-Morales, J., Folgueira-Lopez, D., Villarejo-Galende, A. Tags: Encephalitis, Viral infections CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES Source Type: research