Mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with reversible splenial lesion (MERS) associated with respiratory syncytial virus and Pseudomonas putida infection: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinically mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion (MERS) is a mild encephalopathy, which may be associated with various pathogens, including virus and bacteria. However, there have been no reports on MERS associated with co-infection by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or Pseudomonas putida in adults.

Case presentation

We reported a 29-year-old Chinese woman with MERS associated with RSV and Pseudomonas putida. This woman presented with fever, sore throat, cough, and altered mental states. The results of RSV-RNA in the specimens from throat and sputum culture of Pseudomonas putida were positive. The initial head CT scan on the day of admission revealed abnormal hypodense lesions in the suprasellar cistern (SCC). Su

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11538784 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature