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Managing multisystem parechovirus infection in a neonate - an experience from rural Australia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Human parechovirus (HPeV) infections in neonates and infants have been linked to outbreaks in regions including Australia, Northern Europe, and the US, resulting in long-term neurological complications. HPeV symptoms range from mild gastroenteritis and respiratory issues to severe systemic illness, including seizures and neurological damage. Human parechovirus type 3 (HPeV3) has emerged as a significant cause of sepsis-like illness in infants aged less than 3 months. We describe the case of a neonate aged 11 days with an acute abdomen and meningitis, treated at a rural hospital in Queensland, Australia. Early diagnosis of HPeV3 in this case facilitated supportive management of the neonate, and avoided unnecessary transfer to a tertiary centre.

Source: Rural and Remote Health

DOI: 10.22605/rrh9188

Authors: Chung, Hariharan

Institutions: Mackay Base Hospital, James Cook University

Language: English

Topic: Viral Infections and Immunology Research

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404556570