Open AccessA rare etiology of mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with reversible splenial lesion
Author(s) -
Shimono Hiroki,
Hoshina Yoji,
Ogawa Ei,
Hayashi Akihito,
Araki Midori,
Muguruma Hiroaki,
Mine Hideki,
Yamamoto Akiyoshi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4759
Subject(s) - medicine , encephalitis , etiology , legionella , encephalopathy , lesion , pathology , cerebrospinal fluid , magnetic resonance imaging , legionnaires' disease , radiology , virology , legionella pneumophila , virus , biology , bacteria , genetics
Legionella is a rare cause of mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with reversible splenial lesion, which should be considered in patients with risk factors. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and legionella urinary antigen test can help the diagnosis since cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can be normal.