A Parechovirus Type 3 Infection with a Presumed Intrauterine Onset: A Poor Neurodevelopmental Outcome

Neonatology. 2020;117(5):658-662. doi: 10.1159/000509571. Epub 2020 Sep 2.

Abstract

Parechovirus type 3 (HPeV-3) infection is an important cause of illness in neonates. We present the first case of an infant with a HPeV-3 meningoencephalitis which presumably commenced in utero. Severe developmental delay was seen. In the case of inexplicable neonatal meningoencephalitis, an intrauterine onset of HPeV-3 infection might be the cause.

Keywords: Intrauterine infection; Neurodevelopment; Parechovirus type 3.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Developmental Disabilities* / virology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Meningoencephalitis* / complications
  • Parechovirus*
  • Picornaviridae Infections* / complications