title: Optic neuritis associated with influenza B virus meningoencephalitis.
abstract: Various postinfectious neurological manifestations have been described associated to influenza viruses. Optic neuritis is a serious, often reversible disease reported among several infectious diseases and vaccines complications. We report a case of optic neuritis following an influenza B virus infection in a 10-year-old male.
authors.affiliation: Foundation IRCCS, Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Emergency Department, Milan, Italy. Electronic address: fede.via.89@hotmail.it.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Vianello
authors.affiliation: Foundation IRCCS, Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Oculistic Department, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Osnaghi
authors.affiliation: Foundation IRCCS, Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Emergency Department, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Laicini
authors.affiliation: Foundation IRCCS, Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Emergency Department, Milan, Italy. Electronic address: milani.gregoriop@gmail.com.
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Milani
authors.affiliation: Foundation IRCCS, Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Emergency Department, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tardini
authors.affiliation: Foundation IRCCS, Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Cappellari
authors.affiliation: Foundation IRCCS, Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Laboratory Department, Virology Unit, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lunghi
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Clinic 2, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: C V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Agostoni
authors.affiliation: Foundation IRCCS, Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Emergency Department, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: E F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Fossali
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009981:Influenza B virus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000821:virology; D008297:Male; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000473:pathology; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Influenza B virus; Neurological complications; Optic neuritis