Respiratory viruses linked to pediatric acute necrotizing encephalopathy in meta-analysis
Understanding the link between respiratory viruses and brain inflammation in children
This meta-analysis examines the association between respiratory viral infections, specifically influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2, and acute n…
New data looks at how common viruses like flu and COVID-19 can lead to serious brain swelling in young patients.
Review of RANBP2 variant carriers shows exaggerated TNF- responses and distinct immunologic signature in acute necrotizing encephalopathy
A specific gene mutation creates a unique immune warning sign for a rare brain disease
This prospective biological study review examines 23 heterozygous carriers of the RANBP2 c.1754C>T (p.Thr585Met) variant and 28 noncarriers.
A rare gene mutation creates a unique immune warning sign that could help doctors protect children from severe brain infections sooner.