Meningoencephalitis and polyradiculoneuritis in adults: don't forget rubella

Clin Infect Dis. 1993 Oct;17(4):785-6. doi: 10.1093/clinids/17.4.785.

Abstract

We describe a severe case of meningoencephalitis and polyradiculoneuritis that occurred following rubella in an otherwise healthy 19-year-old man. The diagnosis was made serologically. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of extensive neurological involvement in an adult with rubella.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Electromyography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningoencephalitis / diagnosis
  • Meningoencephalitis / drug therapy
  • Meningoencephalitis / etiology*
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy / diagnosis
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy / drug therapy
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy / etiology*
  • Rubella / complications*
  • Rubella / diagnosis

Substances

  • Dexamethasone