The presence of human respiratory syncytial virus in the cerebrospinal fluid of a child with Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis of unknown trigger.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) encephalitis is an important type of brain inflammation caused by autoantibody. As one of the primary agents responsible for respiratory tract infection, the human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) has also been reported to be capable of causing extrapulmonary diseases. Here, we first describe a case of anti-NMDAR encephalitis when hRSV was shown to be present in the cerebrospinal fluid.

Case presentation

The child was noted to have ataxia and positive anti-NMDA receptors in the cerebrospinal fluid, diagnosed as anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis in combination with cranial MRI images. After high-dose hormone pulse therapy and medication, the disease improved, and he was discharged. However, a relapse occurred almost a

SUBMITTER: Yu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9951452 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature