Report of a case of severe tick-borne encephalitis in a pregnant woman EIDjournal CDCgov health disease encephalitis tick
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Feb 16 2023Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. In the past decade, tick-borne encephalitis was identified to be an emerging infectious disease, particularly in Europe. This infection is caused by the TBE virus , transmitted to humans through tick bites or rarely from consuming contaminated dairy products.
Before the onset of symptoms, she traveled to the Black Forest , Provence , and Alsace before returning to Berlin. Antibodies eBook Compilation of the top interviews, articles, and news in the last year. Download a free copy Eventually, the TBEV serologic results were positive for IgM and negative for IgG on the third day of hospital admission. The woman rapidly developed severe hyperactive delirium, which led to sedation and intubation. Reverse transcription PCR testing of cerebrospinal fluid , obtained during the second lumbar puncture, revealed positive TBEV.
After 85 days of hospitalization, the patient was discharged to a neurologic rehabilitation center. During this time, she developed tetraparesis and polyradiculitis. Slow and minor clinical improvements were found after intensive rehabilitation.
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