Beyond cardiopulmonary syndrome: Hantavirus-associated parainfectious encephalitis
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Hantavirus, Encephalitis, Zoonoses, PlasmapheresisAbstract
Hantavirus is a viral zoonosis transmitted primarily by rodents and classically associated with cardiopulmonary syndrome. Parainfectious neurological manifestations are rare and poorly documented in the literature. We present the case of a previously healthy 34-year-old man who developed hantavirus-associated parainfectious encephalitis as a complication of hantavirus infection. With intensive support, hemodialysis, and plasmapheresis, the patient achieved a favorable outcome. This case represents an important epidemiological and clinical contribution, highlighting the need to consider neurological manifestations in patients with hantavirus infection.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Maria Alejandrina Guerrera, Micaela Nomdedeu, María José Teruggi, Juan Ignacio Irigoitia, Anabella Erviti, Guillermo Bertoni, Ailén Fernández, Nadia Baldoni, Florencia Otermin, Juan Manuel Poggio
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