Journal article
West Nile Virus Infection in the Intensive Care Unit: A Case Series and Literature Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: West Nile virus (WNV) is a rapidly spreading infectious disease in North America. Critical care issues related to WNV are not well described.
OBJECTIVES: Three cases of severe WNV meningoencephalitis with flaccid paralysis are reported and relevant critical care issues are highlighted.
Authors
Fan E; Needham DM; Brunton J; Kern RZ; Stewart TE
Journal
Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 354–358
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
January 2004
DOI
10.1155/2004/906150
ISSN
1198-2241