Key result
Enterovirus encephalitis in neonates was associated with white matter changes on MRI in 100% of cases (12/12), with 2 infants developing cerebral palsy at 18 months.
Population
12 neonatal infants diagnosed with encephalitis caused by enterovirus, gestational age 35 to 39 weeks…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
18 months
Authors
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Small case series does not alter neonatal enterovirus management; leaves open MRI prognostic value for cerebral palsy.
Observational (n=12)
Enterovirus infections in neonates can cause severe central nervous system infection with white matter changes visible on MRI, potentially leading to cerebral palsy.
Wu et al. (2014) conducted an observational in encephalitis caused by enterovirus (n=12). Enterovirus infection was evaluated on white matter changes on MRI. Enterovirus encephalitis in neonates was associated with white matter changes on MRI in 100% of cases (12/12), with 2 infants developing cerebral palsy at 18 months.
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