Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Neonatal Rotavirus-Associated Leukoencephalopathy
Neuropediatrics DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742722Rotavirus infection has been reported to be associated with neonatal seizures with a diffuse and symmetrical diffusion restriction of periventricular white matter, namely, neonatal rotavirus-associated leukoencephalopathy. The extensive white matter injury seen in this cohort raises concerns about the long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. In the present study, we prospectively assessed the neurodevelopmental outcomes of 13 patients with neonatal rotavirus-associated leukoencephalopathy at a median age of 26 months (range, 23–68 months). Neurodevelopmental outcomes were evaluated using a neurological examination, developmental evaluations, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain. Overall, 6 of the 13 patients (46%) had abnormal neurodevelopmental outcomes: 1 patient had mental retardation, visual–motor integration (VMI) dysfunction, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy; 1 patient had cerebral palsy and VMI dysfunction; remaining 4 patients had VMI dysfunction. Follow-up MRI in 12 of 13 patients showed an increased signal intensity on periventricular white matter in all patients. These findings suggested that neonatal rotavirus-associated leukoencephalopathy could not be assumed to be benign in long-term neurodevelopment, particularly in VMI function. Early intervention and long-term follow-up are necessary for these patients. Our findings raise caution for rotavirus infection in this vulnerable population for infants. [...] Geo...
Source: Neuropediatrics - Category: Neurology Authors: Cho, Jae Young Yeom, Jung Sook Kim, Young-Soo Choi, Dae-Seob Park, Ji Sook Park, Eun Sil Seo, Ji-Hyun Lim, Jae-Young Woo, Hyang-Ok Park, Chan-Hoo Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
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