Neurologic manifestations and outcome of West Nile virus infection

Authors :: Sejvar, James J.
Haddad, Maryam B.
Tierney, Bruce C.
Campbell, Grant L.
Marfin, Anthony A.
Gerpen, Jay A. van
Fleischauer, Aaron
Leis, A. Arturo
Stokic, Dobrivoje S.
Petersen, Lyle R.
Source :: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. July 23, 2003, Vol. 290 Issue 4, p511, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: People who develop West Nile virus infection may develop movement disorders and even partial paralysis similar to polio, according to a study of 16 patients. Fifteen developed a movement disorder and in 11 of these, the symptoms were similar to Parkinson's disease. Three developed symptoms similar to polio, and none of these patients ever completely recovered.