| Literature DB >> 34950402 |
Fnu Rameez1, Meggen Walsh2, Nabil Wees1, Rushna Ali3, Jiangyong Min1, Evan Tank1, Muhib Khan1.
Abstract
Jamestown canyon virus (JCV) is an arbovirus and is an under-recognized cause of mosquito-borne viral encephalitis. In this report we present a patient who presented with focal neurological deficits. Patient was initially evaluated for stroke. However, leptomeningeal enhancement on MRI and CSF studies were concerning for viral encephalitis. Brain biopsy and CSF sample from surgical site was positive for JCV IgM antibodies. Patients presenting with concern for viral encephalitis in endemic areas should undergo antibody testing for JCV to guide appropriate treatment.Entities:
Keywords: Jamestown canyon virus; arbovirus; viral encephalitis
Year: 2021 PMID: 34950402 PMCID: PMC8689533 DOI: 10.1177/19418744211026710
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurohospitalist ISSN: 1941-8744