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Investigation of treatment failure in neonatal echovirus 7 infection.

Authors :
Rentz AC
Libbey JE
Fujinami RS
Whitby FG
Byington CL
Source :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal [Pediatr Infect Dis J] 2006 Mar; Vol. 25 (3), pp. 259-62.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

We describe a case of fatal neonatal enteroviral infection caused by echovirus 7. Multiple treatments, including specific antiviral therapy, were attempted and failed. Studies of the viral isolate, maternal plasma, intravenous immunoglobulin preparations and pleconaril were performed to identify potential causes for treatment failure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0891-3668
Volume :
25
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16511392
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.inf.0000202071.38484.93