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Influenza A encephalopathy is rare in adults.¹ We report a case of a pregnant woman with influenza A encephalopathy in whom the influenza A/Hong Kong virus (H3) was isolated from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

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A 32-year-old pregnant woman presented with influenza symptoms (elevated temperature of 39°C and a stiff neck) at 9 weeks' gestation on January 9, 1999. The patient did not take the medicine that was prescribed to her because she was pregnant. There was no history of aspirin use. The patient gradually developed a stiff neck and continued high fever for 5 days. On admission to our hospital on January 13, the patient was fully conscious, but extremely restless. Peripheral blood cell count, chemistry test results, and urinalysis results were normal. Cerebrospinal fluid was clear and colorless with a normal cell count and normal protein and glucose levels. Influenza A/Hong Kong virus (H3) was isolated from the CSF on . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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