Pediatric Case Report and Overview of Autochthonous Tick-Borne Encephalitis, Belgium

IF 6.6 2区医学 Q1 IMMUNOLOGY

Emerging Infectious Diseases Pub Date : 2025-08-19 DOI:10.3201/eid3109.250093

Justine De Langhe, Jo Sourbron, Robbe Van Herreweghe, Marjan van Esbroeck, Koen Vercauteren, Tessa de Block, Jasmine Coppens, Daan Jansen, Dorien Van den Bossche, Veerle Staelens, Sarah De Schryver, Jos Van Acker

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Abstract

Prevalence of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is increasing in much of Europe. In May 2024, an autochthonous pediatric case of TBE was diagnosed in a 6-year-old girl in Belgium. Clinicians should recognize the symptoms and signs of TBE infections and consider this disease in patients with unexplained neurologic symptoms, regardless of travel history.

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比利时本土蜱传脑炎儿科病例报告及综述

在欧洲大部分地区，蜱传脑炎（TBE）的流行率正在上升。2024年5月，比利时一名6岁女孩被诊断为先天性小儿TBE病例。临床医生应认识到TBE感染的症状和体征，并在有不明原因神经系统症状的患者中考虑这种疾病，无论其旅行史如何。

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来源期刊

Emerging Infectious Diseases 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

17.30

自引率

1.70%

发文量

505

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： Emerging Infectious Diseases is a monthly open access journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The primary goal of this peer-reviewed journal is to advance the global recognition of both new and reemerging infectious diseases, while also enhancing our understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. Targeted towards professionals in the field of infectious diseases and related sciences, the journal encourages diverse contributions from experts in academic research, industry, clinical practice, public health, as well as specialists in economics, social sciences, and other relevant disciplines. By fostering a collaborative approach, Emerging Infectious Diseases aims to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and address the multifaceted challenges posed by infectious diseases.