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Meningoencephalitis Caused by Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in a Returning Traveler, United States, 2023

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We describe a case of meningoencephalitis caused by tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus in a traveler returning to the United States presenting with fever, headaches, neck stiffness, encephalopathy, and aphasia. This case highlights the importance of obtaining a travel history and use of the TBE vaccine as appropriate for patients who are at risk for TBE.

Source: Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases

DOI: 10.7326/aimcc.2024.1242

Authors: Alexander J. Ogilvy, Susan L. Hills, Carolyn V. Gould, Kelly A. Fitzpatrick, J. Erin Staples, Jennifer A. Lehman, Tara N. Palmore, Jose Lucar

Institutions: George Washington University, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Language: English

Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410108057

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