Transient generalized chorea in influenza a encephalopathy

Jannik Prasuhn; Georg Royl; Klaus P. Wandinger; Norbert Brüggemann; Alexander Neumann; Thomas F. Münte

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Transient generalized chorea in influenza a encephalopathy

Jannik Prasuhn^*, Georg Royl, Klaus P. Wandinger, Norbert Brüggemann, Alexander Neumann, Thomas F. Münte

^*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

Background: Influenza A infections are a rare cause of movement disorders. Previously described patients have suffered from acute-onset myoclonus and/or dystonia or post-viral parkinsonism. Case Report: We present the case of a 74-year-old female patient with transient generalized chorea due to influenza A-mediated encephalopathy. Discussion: We discuss whether the clinical presentation and the magnetic resonance imaging changes may be attributable to cytokine-mediated encephalopathy or to direct cytotoxic effects of the virus. Additionally, we would like to make clinicians aware of this clinical sign in the context of viral encephalopathy.

Original language	English
Journal	Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements
Volume	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7916/D8F495TP
Publication status	Published - 01.01.2018

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Transient generalized chorea in influenza a encephalopathy

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