Huang Y, Zhou B, Hong S, Cai Y. A case report and literature review on tocilizumab-cured acute necrotizing encephalopathy caused by influenza A virus. Front Pediatr. 2024 Apr 5;12:1351478
Introduction: Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE), is a kind of severe Central Nervous System Disease. The commonest pathogen is the influenza virus. The pathogenesis of ANE is bound up to genetic susceptibility and cytokine storm. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is deemed as the core function in cytokine storm of ANE and that plays a significant role in evaluating the severity of Influenza-Related ANE. Tocilizumab, an IL-6 antagonist, is known to be safe and effective in the treatment of ANE when used early and has an essential role in improving prognosis and preventing disability.
Case report: This case reports a 2 year 10 month old boy who developed ANE after being infected with influenza A virus (H1N1-2019). After treatment with Tocilizumab, the child´s consciousness was clear, no convulsions occurred, the movement of limbs was improved, and the lesions of encephalopathy were significantly reduced.
Conclusion: The early use of Tocilizumab is safe and effective for the treatment of ANE caused by influenza virus.
Case report: This case reports a 2 year 10 month old boy who developed ANE after being infected with influenza A virus (H1N1-2019). After treatment with Tocilizumab, the child´s consciousness was clear, no convulsions occurred, the movement of limbs was improved, and the lesions of encephalopathy were significantly reduced.
Conclusion: The early use of Tocilizumab is safe and effective for the treatment of ANE caused by influenza virus.
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